Which of the following signs and symptoms would most likely be found in a client with mitral regurgitation?
a. Exertional dyspnea
b. Confusion
c. Elevated creatine phosphokinase concentration
d. Chest pain
Answer: a. Exertional dyspnea
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Patients should be included in the planning process. Involving patients in planning their care helps them to: (Select all that apply.)
a. be aware of identified needs. b. accept that not all goals are measurable. c. embrace mutually agreed-on goals. d. feel a sense of empowerment. e. overcome unrealistic goals.
Findings of excessive salivation, along with reports of choking and coughing during the newborn's feeding, may indicate which of the following?
a. early signs of viral infection c. milk allergy b. hypertrophic pyloric stenosis d. tracheoesophageal fistula
When the nurse is teaching the parents how to relieve nasal congestion in their infant, the nurse will recommend which of the following?
a. saline nasal drops instilled every 3 to 4 hours b. over-the-counter cold remedies for children c. humidifier with concurrent use of a camphor product d. applying a camphor product in and around the nostrils
Following delivery, a client feels the urge to void, but is unable to do so after an extended period of time. What immediate action should the nurse take?
A) Report it to the practitioner. B) Catheterize the bladder. C) Apply suprapubic pressure. D) Reassure the client.