A mother brings her infant to the pediatrician for a check-up. She tells the pediatric nurse that almost every afternoon her infant fusses and holds his body in a rigid, flexed position for several hours
Based on this description, the nurse suspects that the infant has:
A) infantile colic.
B) intussusception.
C) Meckel Diverticulum.
D) irritable bowel syndrome.
A
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A post-menopausal adult client is concerned about the development of osteoporosis and wants to begin preventative activities. Which statement by the nurse is appropriate?
A) "You should first determine if you are at risk for the development of osteoporosis." B) "After menopause, the decline is too rapid to begin preventative interventions." C) "Weight-bearing exercise and calcium supplements are helpful in the prevention of osteoporosis." D) "Hormone replacement therapy should be initiated as soon as possible."
After completing an assessment, the nurse reviews the older patient's medications. Which medication may cause problems with sleep?
1. Benadryl 2. Ibuprofen 3. Vitamin B 4. Ferrous sulfate
The client is being ordered Robitussin DM. He complains of experiencing dizziness. What is the highest priority nursing intervention?
a. Call the physician; this is indicative of an anaphylactic reaction to the medication. b. Call the physician; this is an expected side effect of the medication. c. Call the pharmacist; this is evidence that the drug was prepared incorrectly. d. Call the pharmacist; this is evidence that this is not the correct drug.
The elbows are bent at a 45° angle when forearm crutches are used.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)