Based on E.M.'s vital signs and assessment, what diagnostic tests would you anticipate?
What will be an ideal response?
• Nasopharyngeal washing and aspirate for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) antigen
• Urinalysis to rule out urinary tract infection
• Basic metabolic profile (BMP) to look at respiratory and hydration status
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A 69-year-old patient with diabetes mellitus is admitted with cellulitis of the right foot. In applying moist packs to his ulcerated foot, the nurse should use aseptic techniques to
a. destroy bacteria on the skin. b. inhibit the growth of pathogens. c. prevent the introduction of additional microorganisms. d. minimize the risk of spreading infection to others.
As a woman enters the second stage of labor, her membranes spontaneously rupture. When this occurs, which of the following would you do next?
A) Test a sample of amniotic fluid for protein. B) Ask her to bear down with the next contraction. C) Elevate her hips to prevent cord prolapse. D) Assess fetal heart rate for fetal safety.
Isoflurane (Forane) was administered as anesthesia for a client who had abdominal surgery. During postanesthesia recovery, the client begins to shiver. What should the nurse do?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Check the client's temperature. 2. Notify the anesthesiologist immediately. 3. Put warm blankets on the client. 4. Assure the client that shivering is common. 5. Administer prn pain medication.
Which of the following accurately describes the mechanism of action of digoxin?
A. Digoxin binds to and inhibits Na/K ATPase. Inhibition of Na/K ATPase increases intracellular concentration of Na+ ions. Increased intracellular Na+ decreases the activity of the Na/Ca exchanger and allows intracellular Ca++ concentrations to increase. Increased intracellular Ca++ increases the formation of actinomyosin and increases the force of myocardial contractions. B. Digoxin binds to and inhibits Na/K ATPase. Inhibition of Na/K ATPase decreases intracellular concentration of Na+ ions. Decreased intracellular Na+ increases the activity of the Na/Ca exchanger and allows intracellular Ca++ concentrations to decrease. Decreased intracellular Ca++ increases the formation of actinomyosin and increases the force of myocardial contractions. C. Digoxin stimulates Na/K ATPase. Stimulation of Na/K ATPase increases intracellular concentration of Na+ ions. Increased intracellular Na+ decreases the activity of the Na/Ca exchanger and allows intracellular Ca++ concentrations to increase. Increased intracellular Ca++ increases the formation of actinomyosin and increases the force of myocardial contractions. D. None of the above are correct.