The nurse is assessing a pt with a spinal cord injury and recognizes that the pt is experiencing autonomic dysreflexia. What is the nurse's first priority action?
a. check for bladder distention
b. raise the head of the bed
c. administer an antihypertensive medication
d. notify the primary health care provider
Answer: b. raise the head of the bed
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a. Histrionic b. Paranoid c. Schizoid d. Avoidant
Which older adult client would the nurse identify as being susceptible to decreased libido or sexual function as a result of the medication regimen?
A) A 78-year-old woman who takes an antiplatelet aggregator for the prevention of ischemic heart disease. B) An 80-year-old male client with osteoporosis who is taking vitamin D and calcium supplements. C) A 77-year-old man who takes a diuretic and a beta-adrenergic receptor blocker for the treatment of hypertension. D) An 81-year-old woman who takes HRT and nebulized bronchodilators for her chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
The nurse in an urgent care center is assessing an adult client who is diagnosed with the flu. The nurse discusses the need for flu shots with the client, who states, "I cannot afford the shots. I do not have health insurance."
Which suggestion by the nurse is most appropriate? A) Seek preventive care at the local health department. B) Find a primary care physician who will give free care. C) Obtain the flu shot at a local pharmacy. D) Get the shot every year in the emergency department.
Into what system are most of the lipids taken into the body absorbed from the intestinal mucosa?
a. Lymphatic system b. Circulatory system c. Gastrointestinal system d. Hepatic system