The patient has Maalox ordered for administration before meals. Which of the following conditions is contraindicated with the administration of Maalox?
A) Hypertension
B) Heart rate of 68
C) Renal dysfunction
D) Stress ulcer
C
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a. Dullness. b. Tympany. c. Resonance. d. Hyperresonance.
Which sign, when exhibited by a hospitalized child, should the nurse recognize as a characteristic of diabetes insipidus?
a. Weight gain b. Increased urine specific gravity c. Increased urination d. Serum sodium level of 130 mEq/L
Which statement made by a diabetic client who has a urinary tract infection indicates that teaching was effective regarding antibiotic therapy?
a. "If my temperature is normal for 3 days in a row, I can stop taking my medicine." b. "If my temperature goes above 100° F (37.8° C), I should double the dose." c. "Even if I feel completely well, I should take the medication until it is gone." d. "When my urine no longer burns, I will no longer need to take the antibiotics."
When approaching an older adult to insert a catheter, the nurse should:
a. touch the patient and say, "I need to insert this catheter." b. approach the bed, turn back the cover, and announce, "The doctor wants a urine specimen." c. open catheter tray at bedside, turn back the cover, and say, "Is it OK to put a tube in your bladder?" d. introduce yourself at the door and ask, "May I insert this catheter for a urine specimen?"