A nurse assesses a client's blood pressure and finds orthostatic hypotension. Which area would the nurse emphasize as most important related to this finding?
A) Daily exercise routine
B) Prevention of falls
C) Diet high in iron
D) Vitamin supplementation
B
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Order: Vasopressin 4 milliunits/kg/hr Available: Vasopressin 20 units in 500 mL NS Client's weight: 100 kg The IV flow rate is _______________
a. 160 mL/hr b. 16 mL/hr c. 10 mL/hr d. 100 mL/hr
____________________ refers to private, personal, or group standards of right and wrong
Fill in the blank with correct word.
When comparing the spiritual needs of clients with cancer to the spiritual needs of their caregivers, research has shown which of the following?
a. There is no consistent correlation between the spiritual needs of the clients and caregivers. b. Clients with cancer experience significantly greater spiritual needs and distress than do their caregivers. c. The caregivers experience significantly greater spiritual needs and distress than do the clients with cancer. d. Clients with cancer and their caregivers have similar spiritual needs.
During the nursing assessment, the client complains of severe chest pressure following a motor vehicle accident. Which is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take at this point in the care of the client?
A) Determine whether the client has the necessary strength to cope with the issues related to the chest pressure. B) Base assessment questions to ask the client about the chest pressure on a predefined format. C) Disregard any possible family cardiac risk factors and concentrate on the client's complaint of chest pressure. D) Limit revealing the extent of the other medical problems related to the motor vehicle accident from the client.