Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be appropriate for an individual recovering from a cerebral stroke?
a. Activity noncompliance related to obesity
b. Activity intolerance related to generalized weakness
c. Decreased cardiac output related to altered heart contractility
d. Sedentary lifestyle related to deficient knowledge
B
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The nurse is caring for an older adult client who is receiving intravenous fluids at 150 mL/hr. Upon assessment, the nurse notes crackles, shortness of breath, and jugular vein distention
Based on this data, which complication of IV fluid therapy does the nurse anticipate? A) Speed shock B) Fluid volume excess C) Pulmonary embolism D) An allergic reaction
Therapeutic insemination has legal concerns for the donor of the sperm. To eliminate legal issues, the clinic nurse will have the donor do which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Sign a form waiving all parental rights. 2. Furnish accurate health information. 3. Agree to adopt the child. 4. Furnish a complete family tree. 5. Sign an agreement if married to the recipient.
A labor patient is dilated 8 cm, and her contractions are every 3 minutes with a duration of 80 seconds. She begins to thrash about, cries out, and pushes her covers off of the bed. The nurse's most appropriate action is to:
a. Offer to give her a back rub to help her relax. b. Tell her you will leave her alone while she calms down. c. Calmly talk her through the breathing pattern with each contraction. d. Notify the health care provider that the patient is out of control and request an order for a sedative.
A client complains of mild inflammation. Which medication would not be an appropriate choice to treat mild inflammation?
1. Ibuprofen (Advil) 2. Aspirin (ASA) 3. Naproxen sodium (Aleve) 4. Cyclosporine (Neoral)