Which type of diuretic would be recommended for a patient who was very sensitive to electrolyte imbalances and needs to self-administer the diuretic?
A. Amiloride
B. Mannitol
C. Torsemide
D. Tolvaptan
Answer: D
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a. dirty wound. b. clean-contaminated wound. c. contaminated wound. d. clean wound.
Assessing a client's capillary refill is an important piece in determining vascular blood flow to an extremity
After pressing down on a client's fingernail or toenail for a few seconds and then releasing, the RN would expect the client's nail to return to a normal color in how many seconds? a. >15 seconds c. < .5 seconds b. < 3 seconds d. between 15-30 seconds
The nurse inserts a nasogastric (NG) tube to the measured length. Which method is the best way to confirm placement of the NG tube without an x-ray film?
a. Measure the pH of the gastric aspirate. b. Ask the patient if the tube is comfortable. c. Instill air and listen over the stomach. d. Advance the tube past the measured length.
Research has demonstrated that home-based approaches to care delivery produce better outcomes for certain populations. Population-focused home care is directed toward:
1. The needs of specific groups of people with high-risk health needs 2. Acutely ill adults in the home 3. Clients who are on home ventilators 4. People in rural areas with no access to care