A critical care nurse is caring for a patient with autoimmune hemolytic anemia. The patient is not responding to conservative treatments, and her condition is now becoming life-threatening
The nurse is aware that a treatment option in this case may include what?
A) Hepatectomy
B) Vitamin K administration
C) Platelet transfusion
D) Splenectomy
D
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The nurse is presenting a discussion to a senior citizen group on the management of hypertension. A client with a history of diabetes and myocardial infarction asks if the target blood pressure of 120/80 applies to all clients
The nurse would respond to the client's question by stating target blood pressure is A) the same for all clients. B) the same for all diagnosed hypertension clients. C) appropriate only for clients under the age of 60. D) different for clients with multiple risk factors, such as diabetes and known heart disease.
A nurse comes upon a traffic accident where there are injured, unconscious people lying on the highway. The nurse is aware that first aid interventions are sanctioned by the:
1. Good Samaritan Act. 2. Emergency Care Doctrine. 3. Fifth Amendment. 4. Liability Protection Against Malpractice Act.
A client has had a sinus infection for 1 week. She was seen in the clinic 4 days ago and was instructed to take over-the-counter decongestants and antipyretics
She returns to the clinic with continued symptoms and green nasal mucus. The nurse anticipates that which medication will be ordered? a. Narcotic b. Antibiotic c. Antiviral agent d. Antifungal agent
Patients demonstrating apnea have
A) Usually have a temporary cessation of breathing B) Decreased rate and depth of respirations C) Increased rate and depth of respirations D) Normal respiratory rate of 20