Which of the following nursing diagnoses is a priority in the care of a patient with renal calculi?
A. Acute pain
B. Deficient fluid volume
C. Risk for constipation
D. Risk for powerlessness
Ans: A. Acute pain
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a. run after the patient and call out for the patient to stop running. b. catch up with him and manually hold him to prevent further running. c. say, "I'm not sure what you mean—tell me more, give me an example.". d. quickly gather more staff and state, "We will help you regain control.".
1045 mg = 1.45 g
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
An immature liver in children or improperly functioning liver in the geriatric patient will affect how
drugs are changed in the body. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The client receives six IM injections over 3 days in the ventrogluteal site and the area is dark red and warm to the touch. What does the nurse implement next?
1. Continue to assess client for an infected IM injection site. 2. Collaborate with provider about potential allergic reaction. 3. Encourage client to perform range of motion to the muscle. 4. Check for a prescription to use a warm compress on the area.