Avoid shouting when speaking with a patient who is hearing impaired.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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The patient has experienced an accidental salicylate overdose. Urine alkalinization with intravenous sodium bicarbonate solution is ordered. What symptom, if found by the nurse, most indicates a complication of this therapy?
A) Increased urine pH B) Increased urine salicylate levels C) Compensated metabolic alkalosis D) Altered level of consciousness
The nurse is examining the eye. The client asks about the specific structures within the eye that are responsible for refraction of light rays
The nurse accurately states that the following structures are involved in this process: Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Lens 2. Macula 3. Cornea 4. Iris 5. Optic disc
There is a test on the cardiovascular system on Friday morning, and it is now Wednesday night
The student has already taken a vacation day from work Thursday night so that she can stay home and study. She is considering skipping her exercise class on Thursday morning to go to the library to prepare for the test. Which response best identifies the student's outcome priority? a. Exercise class b. Going to the library c. Avoiding work by taking a vacation d. Doing well on the test on Friday
The nurse's neighbor says, "My son has been waking up with bad cramps in his calf for the last two nights. He has been working out with his football team, and it has been so hot."
Which additional statement would indicate to the nurse that the neighbor needs more information concerning muscle spasms? 1. "I have my son take a multivitamin every day to help replenish calcium and other minerals." 2. "I think I will give him one of my muscle relaxers before practice today." 3. "I've told my son to point his toes upward and gently massage the calf muscle." 4. "I send three 64-ounce bottles of Gatorade and water with my son to practice every day."