A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving a dopamine hydrochloride drip for the treatment of shock. What symptom would indicate a possible overdose of this medication?
A. Pallor
B. Hypertension
C. Palmar erythema
D. Increased pulse deficit
B
An overdose of dopamine hydrochloride is manifested by hypertension.
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1. Back-lying with the head over the edge of the bed 2. Back-lying 3. Back-lying with the head over the edge of the bed and the head turned toward the affected side 4. Back-lying with the head over the edge of the bed and the head turned away from the affected side
An intoxicated client is admitted to your unit and standard orders are instituted including a "banana bag" of IV fluids and a nutritional assessment
Based on these standard orders, what nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate for this client? A) Fluid volume deficit B) Altered nutrition C) Altered health maintenance D) Ineffective individual coping
Which statement best describes how a cataract affects a child's vision?
a. It increases intraocular pressure. b. It alters the ability to distinguish between colors. c. It causes double vision. d. It prevents a clear image from forming on the retina.
A client in the first trimester complains to the nurse of nausea and vomiting, especially in the morning. Which instruction would be most appropriate to help prevent or reduce the client's complaint?
A) Drink plenty of fluids at bedtime. B) Avoid foods such as cheese. C) Avoid eating spicy food. D) Eat dry crackers or toast before rising.