An 8-year-old girl is schedule for a renal ultrasound. Which of the following would the nurse include in the plan of care when preparing the child for this test?
A) Withhold food and fluids after midnight.
B) Check the child for allergies to shellfish.
C) Ensure the child has a full bladder.
D) Inform the child she should feel no discomfort.
D
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A client had an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). The nurse instructs the client and family about the signs of potential complications, which include what problems? (Select all that apply.)
a. Cholangitis b. Pancreatitis c. Perforation d. Renal lithiasis e. Sepsis
A student nurse is taking care of an elderly patient with hypertension during a clinical experience. The instructor asks the student about the relationships between BP and age. What would be the best answer by the student?
A) "Because of reduced smooth muscle tone in blood vessels, blood pressure tends to go down with age, not up." B) "Decreases in the strength of arteries and the presence of venous insufficiency cause hypertension in the elderly." C) "Structural and functional changes in the cardiovascular system that occur with age contribute to increases in blood pressure." D) "The neurologic system of older adults is less efficient at monitoring and regulating blood pressure."
The recovery room nurse is caring for a patient status post surgery and administers an antiemetic agent for postoperative nausea and vomiting. The patient is transferred to the unit and beings to display extrapyramidal effects
The nurse suspects that which category of agents is most likely responsible? a. Phenothiazines b. Glucocorticoids c. Cannabinoids d. Serotonin-receptor antagonists
A psychiatric nurse is developing care plans for multiple inpatient clients. The nurse understands that nursing diagnoses and associated interventions should be prioritized. Nursing diagnoses are prioritized according to:
A) The established goal of care. B) The life-threatening potential. C) The nurse's priority of care. D) The client's preference.