A client has been diagnosed with a lymphatic system disorder. The client is eager to
know about the function of the specialized lymphatic capillaries. The nurse identifies
which as the function of the specialized lymphatic capillaries?
A) Help maintain blood pressure and circulating fluid volume
B) Control the chemical and acid–base balance of the blood
C) Provide thickness to the circulating blood volume
D) Absorb digested fats and fat-soluble vitamins in the small intestine
D
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A patient diagnosed with a symptomatic urinary tract infection (UTI) is prescribed phenazopyridine (Pyridium). Which medication education should the nurse provide?
1. "This medication will make your urine orange or red.". 2. "This medication will kill the bacteria in your urine.". 3. "Take this medication until the prescription is finished.". 4. "Don't worry if your skin turns a yellowish color.".
The nonsurgical management for a child with vesicoureteral reflux focuses most on which one of the following goals?
a. Urine will be produced at 15-40 cubic centimeters per hour. b. There will be no episodes of urinary tract infection. c. Medication will be taken 100% of the time. d. The child will remain in school 100% of the time.
The home care nurse delegates to the home health aid on a routine basis. When Delegating, the nurse must consider the five rights of delegation. These rights include which of the following elements? (Select all that apply.)
A) The right task B) The right circumstances C) The right time D) The right person E) The right supervision
A client says to the nurse, "I'm going to die, and I wish my family would stop hoping for a cure! I get so angry when they carry on like this! I'm the one who's dying." Which response by the nurse would be most therapeutic?
A. "Have you shared your feelings with your family?" B. "Well, it sounds like you're being pretty pessimistic." C. "I think we should talk more about your anger with your family." D. "You're feeling angry that your family continues to hope for you to be cured."