The client's response to each nursing intervention should be added to the concept map
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The nurse notes the amount and color of the urine of the patient with urolithiasis. While using standard precautions, the nurse's next action would be to
a. discard the urine. b. add the urine to a 24-hour collector. c. save the urine for physician assessment. d. strain the urine.
The physician has ordered 50 mg of Nipride (nitroprusside sodium) in 250 mL of D5W. It is to infuse at 3 mcg/kg/min per infusion pump. The patient weighs 60 kg. What is the correct IV rate in mL/hr? Round to the closest whole number
A) 52 B) 53 C) 54 D) 55
A dying patient is receiving 2 mg of morphine sulfate every hour. The patient's daughter is worried about oversedation. What does the nurse explain that this small dose of morphine controls?
a. Dyspnea b. Pain c. Hallucinations d. Fatigue
A patient with a history of PKD reports dull, aching flank pain and the urinalysis is negative for infection. The health care provider tells the nurse that the pain is chronic and related to enlarging kidneys compressing abdominal contents. What nursing intervention is the best for this patient?
a. Administer trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole(Bactrim). b. Apply cool compresses to the abdomen or flank. c. Teach methods of relaxation such as deep-breathing. d. Administer around-the-clock non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).