The nurse anticipates that the following intravenous therapy will most likely be prescribed to rapidly correct hyperkalemia:
a. dextrose 5% in water with regular insulin.
b. sodium chloride 0.9% with multivitamin.
c. ringers solution with dextrose 5%.
d. lactate ringers solution.
a
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When applying the nursing process to patients, the nurse knows that the goal of data analysis is
a. to decide when new assessments should occur. b. to ensure that enough data have been collected. c. the creation of appropriate nursing diagnoses. d. to discovery disparities in the collected data.
Which nursing actions could the nurse delegate to a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) who is part of the team caring for a patient with Alzheimer's disease (select all that apply)?
a. Develop a plan to minimize difficult behavior. b. Administer the prescribed memantine (Namenda). c. Remove potential safety hazards from the patient's environment. d. Refer the patient and caregivers to appropriate community resources. e. Help the patient and caregivers choose memory enhancement methods. f. Evaluate the effectiveness of the prescribed enteral feedings on patient nutrition.
A home care nurse assesses the home environment of an older adult client. Which of the following environmental conditions positively affects the functioning and quality of life for the client?
A) The client has thick shag carpeting in the home. B) The client shares a bathroom with a teenager. C) The client's 2-year-old great grandchild plays in the living room. D) The client's home has large south-facing windows with blinds.
The nurse providing family-centered care in a hospital setting reflects on the focus of the health care provided in today's society. Which statement best describes the current definition of health?
A) Health is described as 'an absence of disease.' B) Health is measured by monitoring mortality and morbidity of a group. C) Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. D) Technological gains made in health care are shared equally among all children.