The nurse is caring for a client experiencing respiratory alkalosis. Which of these conditions is a causative agent?
a. pneumonia c. anxiety
b. brain injury d. emphysema
C
A client experiences respiratory alkalosis as a result of hypoxia (decrease in H+ ions). The most common causative agent is anxiety.
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A patient is administered rifampin (Rifadin). Which of the following factors should the patient be taught?
A) When taking it with warfarin (Coumadin), an increased anticoagulant effect occurs. B) It decreases hepatic cytochrome P450 3A4 enzymes and decreases metabolism of drugs. C) It has an increased serum half-life, so it is more effective than rifabutin (Mycobutin). D) The urine, tears, sweat, and other body fluids will be a discolored red-orange.
There is an epidemic of influenza in a small, rural community. The leaders of the community are so concerned about the epidemic that they canceled all planned public events. This is an example of:
1. Social distancing. 2. Quarantine. 3. Isolation. 4. Restricting.
During a health history the nurse plans to assess the functioning of a patient's central nervous system (CNS). Which question should the nurse ask to assess this function?
1. "Do you get dizzy when moving from a sitting to standing position?" 2. "Do you have difficulty adjusting to changes in temperature?" 3. "Do you have difficulty falling asleep in the evening?" 4. "Have you had any weight loss?"
A patient is learning how to apply and care for a new set of contact lenses. What should the nurse include when teaching the patient about the use of these lenses?
Select all that apply. 1. Wash hands before and after applying the lenses. 2. Eye pain is a common complaint and should not be a concern. 3. Distilled water is the best solution for the lenses. 4. Once applied, only remove when cloudy. 5. Contact eye physician if eyes become red or tear.