The psychiatric nurses who are observing a client ask themselves if the client is a danger to self or others. What type of observation are the nurses using?
A) Behavioral
B) Sociocultural
C) Affective
D) Cognitive
A
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The nurse understands that the client with renal failure may be unable to:(Select all that apply)
1. To reabsorb and regenerate bicarbonate 2. Excrete bicarbonate and retain hydrogen ions in order to increase pH 3. Reabsorb and regenerate bicarbonate and excrete hydrogen ions to increase pH 4. Provide the short term regulation of acid base balance 5. Retain hydrogen ions in order to make more acid available to offset the bicarbonate
When increasing the IV infusion rate of terbutaline (Brethine) 0.01 mg/min every 30 minutes, the nurse knows to stop increasing the rate when the:
a. maximum dose of 0.1 mg/min is reached. b. systolic blood pressure falls below 110 mm Hg. c. contractions are less than two in a 10-minute period. d. maternal heart rate remains over 120 beats/min.
A 58-year-old man has had a myocardial
infarction (MI), has begun rehabilitation, and is ready for discharge. He is given a prescription for metoprolol (Lopressor) and becomes upset after reading the patient education pamphlet. "I don't have high blood pressure—why did my doctor give me this medicine?" Which explanation by the nurse is correct? a. "This medication will prevent blood clots that may lead to another heart attack." b. "Beta blockers will improve blood flow to the kidneys." c. "This drug is prescribed to prevent the high blood pressure that often occurs after a heart attack." d. "Studies have shown that this medication has greatly increased survival rates in patients who have had a heart attack."
When recording the patient's respiratory status, what must be recorded? (Select all that apply.)
a. Respiratory rate b. Character of respirations c. Amount of oxygen therapy d. Only normal findings e. Only in the graphic section