Which of the following would be appropriate treatments for the patient with respiratory alkalosis?
A) Increase ventilation.
B) Sodium bicarbonate IV.
C) Breath into a paper bag.
D) Dialysis
Answer: C) Breath into a paper bag.
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A 14-year-old you see in an ambulatory setting asks you about menstruation. Which of the following would be an important point to teach her about menstrual health?
A) A prostaglandin inhibitor best relieves pain. B) Keeping active increases discomfort. C) Eating sour foods contributes to discomfort. D) Hair permanents do not take during a menstrual flow.
An older client receiving intravenous morphine sulfate is experiencing nausea and vomiting. What action should the nurse take at this time?
1. Provide the client with meperidine for pain as prescribed. 2. Suspend the use of morphine and use a different opioid analgesic. 3. Provide a prescribed antiemetic for a few days and gradually taper it. 4. Discuss using nonopioid analgesics since the client cannot tolerate them.
Which teaching point should you stress when a patient is prescribed terbinafine (Lamisil)?
a. Avoid citrus fruits while taking this drug. b. Do not drive until you know how the drug affects you. c. Stay away from crowds or people who are ill. d. Get lots of extra rest while you are taking this drug.
Which of the following do community-based nurses typically use to organize, sort, and document pertinent client data?
a. NANDA b. NIC NOC c. Nursing Diagnosis Taxonomy d. The Omaha System