Which condition should the nurse review a client's records for prior to administering epinephrine (Adrenalin) for a client?
A. Type 1 diabetes mellitus
B. Narrow angle glaucoma
C. Hypothyroidism
D. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
Answer: B
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Order: 2,000 mL of 3% amino acids and 10% dextrose in 24 hours in TPN solution How many total kcal will the client receive? _____
a. 260 b. 240 c. 800 d. 1,040
A 38-year-old male client with mild hypothermia following a prolonged hike in the rain is brought to hospital by ambulance. Which of the following sets of vital signs would be the most characteristic of the client's diagnosis?
A) BP 178/102; RR 12; HR 58 B) BP 109/68; RR 9; HR 130 C) BP 160/99; RR 30; HR 66 D) BP 138/84; RR 28; HR 111
Which statement is true concerning the thyroid gland?
1) The thyroid gland is usually not palpable. 2) The thyroid gland is always palpable. 3) The thyroid gland is more likely palpable in overweight patients. 4) The thyroid gland is never palpable.
A nurse is caring for a 69-year-old client in the advanced stage of breast cancer. Which nursing consideration must the nurse perform to facilitate emotional support to the client and family members?
A) Tell client and family members that recovery may be possible. B) Request family members to avoid talking about their own lives to the client. C) Encourage family members to stay with the client, especially at night. D) Ask the family members not to express their sorrow in front of the client.