Which should the nurse understand is the primary therapeutic goal for the use of pharmacotherapy in the treatment of a neuromuscular disorder?
A. Stop the client's muscle spasms
B. Improve appearance
C. Promote the ease of exercise
D. Promote independence
Answer: D
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The physician has ordered Nipride (nitroprusside) 3 mcg/kg/min via infusion pump. The medication is available as Nipride (nitroprusside) 50 mg in 250 D5W. The client weighs 60 kg
How many milliliters per hour should the nurse set the infusion pump? A) 54 B) 55 C) 56 D) 57
In order to protect the airway in a client with a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 3, the nurse collaborates with the health care team to assist with which of the following?
1. Endotracheal intubation 2. Assessment of bowel sounds 3. Monitoring oxygen saturation 4. Questioning the client regarding difficulty breathing
What is the name given to the evaluative and affective component of the self-concept?
A) ideal self B) body image C) self-esteem D) self-knowledge
The nurse notes the following findings in a 12-weeks'-gestation patient. Which of the findings would enable the nurse to tell the patient that she is diagnostically pregnant?
1. Fetal heart rate by Doppler 2. Positive pregnancy test 3. Positive Chadwick's sign 4. Montgomery gland enlargement