Which electrolyte disturbance should the nurse assess a client for that is receiving hydrocortisone therapy?
A. Hypernatremia and hyperglycemia
B. Hypernatremia and hyperkalemia
C. Hypercalcemia and hyperkalemia
D. Hypoglycemia and hyponatremia
Answer: A
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What mechanism can be used to facilitate accuracy of dosing during emergencies? A) Precalculate doses of emergency drugs for each child admitted. B) Estimate child's weight and drug doses in emergencies to save time. C) Use the standard doses from the Pediatric Advanced Life Support recommendations. D) Add a pharmacist to the emergency response team for pediatrics.
A nurse is caring for a patient who had a laminaria tent inserted 6 hours ago. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. Assess and record maternal temperature. B. Document fetal and maternal heart rate. C. Perform an amniotic membrane stripping. D. Remove the laminaria tent and assess cervical dilation.
A group of people who share a common social and cultural heritage based on shared traditions, national origin, and physical and biologic characteristics is known as a(n):
a. race. b. culture. c. religion. d. ethnicity.
A patient is admitted to the hospital with pernicious anemia. The nurse should prepare to administer which of the following medications?
A) Folic acid B) Vitamin B12 C) Lactulose D) Magnesium sulfate