A client with acute renal failure develops hyperkalemia. What drug should the nurse be prepared to administer?
A. Kayexalate
B. Furosemide
C. Dopamine
D. Mannitol
A
Kayexalate (sodium polystyrene) is a cation exchange resin that exchanges sodium for potassium. This drug can be given orally or as a retention enema.
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The nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with a cystocele. The patient is not a surgical candidate. The plan of care includes noninvasive therapies. What may be included in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Kegel exercises b. Insertion of a pessary c. Hormone therapy d. Vitamin B12 e. Increase in fluid intake
A community/public health nurse needs to conduct a descriptive study of the health needs of elderly persons attending a congregate meal at the local community center. Therefore, the nurse would
a. Divide the elderly population into two groups (healthy and unhealthy), teach courses on healthy lifestyles, and then measure any changes. b. Use two randomly chosen groups, teach healthy lifestyles to all participants, and then determine learning through a posttest. c. Divide the elderly population into two randomly chosen groups, teach healthy lifestyles to one group, and then determine differences in knowledge between the two groups. d. Screen each elderly person and look for patterns in the findings related to health problems that necessitate attention.
Do not encourage coughing and deep breathing in patients
A) over the age of 55. B) with lung conditions or respiratory problems. C) with eye, nose, or neurologic surgery. D) until the third postoperative day.
Which of the following responses would you anticipate in reaction to stimulation of the beta-receptors by the administration of albuterol (2.5 mg)?
a. Stimulation of the heart (increased heart rate) and bronchial constriction b. Stimulation of the heart (increased heart rate) and bronchial dilation c. Suppression of heart activity (decreased heart rate) and bronchial constriction d. Suppression of heart activity (decreased heart rate) and bronchial dilation