Which sign indicates that the need for increased fluid intake would be contraindicated in a patient diagnosed with a hepatic disorder?
a. Low blood pressure
b. Increased urinary output
c. Signs of edema
d. Bradycardia
C
Edema may indicate fluid overload; therefore, question the intake, as well as electrolyte and car-diac status.
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A woman has painful hemorrhoids after a vaginal birth. Her husband brings her a donut pillow to sit on. What response by the nurse is best?
A. "A lot of women get good pain relief from these." B. "Donut pillows actually increase hemorrhoid pain." C. "I will have to get permission for her to use this." D. "That was nice of you, but these don't work well."
A single 48-year-old woman has not had a regular menstrual period for the past 6 months. She tells the nurse she has been experiencing vaginal spotting for the past several days. What may these symptoms indicate?
a. Miscarriage b. Endometrial cancer c. Severe vaginitis d. Resumption of menses
A patient has been taking selegiline (Eldepryl), 20 mg/day for 1 month Today, during his office visit, he tells the nurse that he forgot and had a beer with dinner last evening, and "felt awful." What did the patient most likely experience?
a. Hypotension b. Hypertension c. Urinary discomfort d. Gastrointestinal upset
When assessing older adults, the nurse should pay particular attention to which demographic group with the highest suicide risk?
a. Hispanic men b. Caucasian men c. Caucasian women d. African-American women