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A nurse educator is performing client education with a 51-year-old man who has been recently diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. Which of the following statements by the client would the nurse most likely want to correct or clarify?
A) "I'll be prone to anemia, since I'm not producing as much of the hormone that causes my bones to produce red blood cells." B) "My heart rate might go up because of my kidney disease, and my blood might be a lot thinner than it should be." C) "My kidney problems increase my chance of developing high blood pressure or diabetes." D) "I'll have a risk of either bleeding too easily or possibly clotting too quickly, though dialysis can help minimize these effects."
A client is receiving metronidazole (Flagyl) orally for treatment of trichomoniasis. The nurse should explain to the client that
a. alcoholic beverages and products containing alcohol should be avoided. b. douching is necessary after sexual contact. c. recurrence generally is rare. d. the medication must be taken for 14 days.
The nurse needs to transfer the patient from the bed to the chair. The nurse should
a. Avoid using a transfer or gait belt around the patient's waist prior to transfer. b. Not allow the patient to help in any way because resistance can lead to injury. c. Assess for the need of a mechanical lift and help. d. Ensure that the patient has stockings on his feet for transfer.
Signs that a child is exhibiting respiratory distress include: (Select all that apply.)
1. Nasal flaring. 2. Synchronized rise and fall of the abdomen and the chest. 3. A capillary refill of less than three seconds. 4. Grunting. 5. Intercostal retractions.