Which diuretic agent would the nurse expect to produce the greatest volume of diuresis?
a. Hydrochlorothiazide
b. Furosemide
c. Spironolactone
d. Triamterene
b
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A neonatal nurse who is caring for newborns suggests the best time for a mother to first attempt breastfeeding is during which of the following stages of activity?
A. First period of inactivity and sleep B. First period of reactivity C. Second period of inactivity and sleep D. Second period of reactivity
A child who is hospitalized with acute glomerulonephritis experiences blurred vision and headache while in the playroom. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Reassure the child and encourage bed rest until the headache improves. B) Obtain the child's blood pressure and notify the physician. C) Check the urine to see if hematuria has increased. D) Obtain serum electrolytes and send a urinalysis to the lab.
A client has epidural analgesia with bupivacaine (Marcaine) for pain relief. For which condition should the nurse assess this client?
a. Extremity itching b. Inability to raise legs off the bed c. Nausea and vomiting d. Respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min
The client is a 65-year-old male. Approximately, how much longer can he expect to live?
A) 15.8 years B) 16.5 years C) 17.3 years D) 19.2 years