A nurse is caring for a client with an intermittent fever. The physician has prescribed a
medication for the fever and the nurse has to monitor any changes in temperature of the
client.
Which interdependent action should the nurse perform when implementing care
to the client?
A) Administering prescribed medication to the client
B) Applying cool compresses to the client
C) Monitoring vital signs of the client
D) Administering medication based on the client's temperature
D
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a. It blocks the action of serotonin in the brain. b. It blocks the effects of dopamine in the chemoreceptor trigger zone. c. It stimulates relaxation of smooth muscle in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. d. It enhances release of acetylcholine at nerve endings in the mesentery.
The nurse is designing a plan of care for a pregnant patient with inflammatory bowel disease. What should be included in this patient's plan? (Select all that apply.)
A) Instruct on the need for early cesarean birth. B) Carefully measure the patient's weight with each prenatal visit. C) Suggest fluids and oral food intake be restricted to rest the bowel. D) Explain the need for gamma globulin injections during the last trimester. E) Ensure that the patient is taking anti-inflammatory medication as prescribed.
Mr. T is a 39-year-old client recently diagnosed with celiac sprue after admission to the local hospital with abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss
On discharge the nurse explains that he must be very diligent in following his diet because he is at risk for malnutrition due to: 1. Poor nutritional absorption as a result of inflammation of the mucosal surfaces. 2. Large losses of intestinal fluid causing the loss of zinc. 3. Steatorrhea resulting from poor fat absorption. 4. Malabsorption caused by atrophy of the intestinal villi.
To work in a subacute facility, the nursing assistant may require
a. additional income. b. additional training. c. less training than in long-term care. d. less training than any other facility.