Some persons breathe through a stoma in the neck. Before starting mouth-to-mouth or mouth-to-nose breathing, always check to see if the person has a stoma
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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An adult male patient with a long-standing dysrhythmia has been taking oral propranolol for the last several months, resulting in acceptable symptom control. What is a priority teaching point for the nurse to communicate to this patient?
A) The need to measure his radial pulse for 1 minute prior to each dose of propranolol B) The importance of not stopping the medication abruptly C) The need to avoid taking over-the-counter antacids D) The need to limit his intake of high-potassium foods
Marsha and Clement are both carriers of sickle cell anemia, a disease that is autosomal recessive. Their first child, Amelia, does not have the disease
Marsha and Clement are planning another pregnancy, but they are concerned about their second child having the condition. Clement's father died from complications of sickle cell disease shortly before Amelia was born. Draw a Punnett square to determine the likelihood of Marsha and Clement having a baby with sickle cell anemia. What is the chance the baby will be a carrier of the disease, just like the parents? Marsha suggested to the nurse at the local family planning clinic that if the baby were a boy, he might have a higher risk of developing the disease, just like his grandfather. If you were this nurse, how would you respond? When Amelia, who does not have sickle cell anemia, grows up and marries someone who does have the disease, how likely will her children have the disease?
The nurse is assessing the cardiac status of a client with lung cancer. During the assessment the nurse notes that the client has muffled heart sounds and weak pulses during inspiration. What should the nurse do first?
1. Give the client a back rub. 2. Raise the head of the bed. 3. Notify the physician. 4. Assess urinary output.
The prescriber orders 3 mg/kg/d of a medication to be given in 3 equal doses. The patient weighs 44 pounds. The nurse calculates that the proper amount per dose is ___________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word