In which location of the chart would the nurse most likely chart hourly urinary output for a client?
a. Kardex c. flow sheet
b. care path d. critical pathway
C
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After teaching a client how to prevent altitude-related illnesses, a nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statement indicates the client needs additional teaching?
a. "If my climbing partner can't think straight, we should descend to a lower altitude." b. "I will ask my provider about medications to help prevent acute mountain sickness." c. "My partner and I will plan to sleep at a higher elevation to acclimate more quickly." d. "I will drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated while on the mountain."
The nurse manager of the unit is implementing a program to assist the nursing staff in managing compassion fatigue. Which intervention will be the most successful? (Select all that apply.)
a. Support group that nurses can participate in that meets on the unit b. Exercise completion to encourage nurse to exercise and log their time c. Organized break times so nurses can get off the unit for breaks and lunches d. Quiet area on the unit where the nurses can go during break e. Promotion of work-life balance
The most significant clinical finding of acute adrenal crisis associated with fluid and electrolyte balance is:
a. fluid volume excess. b. hyperglycemia. c. hyperkalemia d. hypernatremia
An antihypertensive medication has been prescribed for an older patient with hypertension. The patient tells a clinic nurse that he would like to take an herbal substance to help lower his blood pressure instead of the prescription medication
Which of the following should the nurse do? (Select all that apply.) a. Tell the patient that herbal substances are less effective than prescription medica-tions b. Encourage the patient to discuss the use of an herbal substance with his primary care provider c. Explore with the patient which herbal substance he is planning on taking d. Educate the patient on possible interac-tions of the herbal substance with his other medications e. Instruct the patient not to take the herbal substance, as it is dangerous