A nurse is required to prepare a client for a radiology test involving the use of dye. What
preparatory steps should the nurse take?
A) Wear lead shields to protect vital organs
B) Observe the client for signs of anaphylaxis
C) Use masks to protect self
D) Ask if the client is allergic to iodine
D
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To effectively plan care for Asian American clients, a nurse should be aware of which cultural factor?
1. Obesity and alcoholism are common problems. 2. Older people maintain positions of authority within the culture. 3. "Tai" and "chi" are the fundamental concepts of Asian health practices. 4. Asian Americans are likely to seek psychiatric help.
The nurse assessing a patient with vomiting and diarrhea observes that the urine is scant and concentrated. The nurse explains that the compensatory reabsorption of water is controlled by:
a. osmoreceptors in the hypothalamus. b. antidiuretic hormone in the posterior pi-tuitary. c. baroreceptors in the carotid sinus. d. insulin from the pancreas.
The nurse working with pregnant women and new mothers in developed countries will advise these women to avoid:
a. breastfeeding c. supplementing breast milk with formula b. sunlight d. exercising in any health clubs or gyms
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intravenous therapy with an infusion pump. An occlusion alarm sounds. Which things will the nurse check?
A. IV site B. Pinched tubing C. Closed clamp D. Client positioning E. Bubbles in the tubing