A patient has elevated blood lipids. The nurse anticipates which classification of drugs to be prescribed for the patient?
a. Bile acid resins
b. Nicotinic acid
c. Nitroglycerin
d. Statins
D
The statins have been found to lower low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) more than other types of lipid-lowering drugs.
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An adult patient has been diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia. What nursing diagnosis is most likely to apply to this patient's health status?
A) Risk for deficient fluid volume related to impaired erythropoiesis B) Risk for infection related to tissue hypoxia C) Acute pain related to uncontrolled hemolysis D) Fatigue related to decreased oxygen-carrying capacity
A patient who came to the clinic after finding a mass in her breast is scheduled for a diagnostic breast biopsy
During the nurse's admission assessment, the nurse observes that the patient is distracted and tense. What is it important for the nurse to do? A) Acknowledge the fear the patient is likely experiencing. B) Describe the support groups that exist in the community. C) Assess the patient's stress management skills. D) Document a nursing diagnosis of ineffective coping.
A frail older patient with diabetes is diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. Which statement from the patient would concern the nurse to further assess for complications?
1. "My stomach is aching." 2. "I feel nauseated." 3. "I have a headache." 4. "My vaginal area is itching."
A client with PIH is admitted to the hospital and is receiving magnesium sulfate at 1 gram per hour after a loading dose. Which observations are essential in evaluating the client for magnesium toxicity?
a. Blood pressure and apical pulse b. Fetal heart rate and contraction pattern c. Respirations and patellar reflex d. Temperature and pulse rate