An older patient is experiencing diarrhea. Which of the following is a likely cause of diarrhea?
A) Diabetes
B) Antihypertensive agents
C) Laxative abuse
D) Glaucoma
C
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All of the following are correct assumptions about mental status tools except
a. They can be used with medical and psychiatric patients b. They assess level of impairment c. They take into consideration education and race d. None of the above
The nurse is providing care to clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which independent nursing interventions are appropriate for a client who is experiencing an alteration in oxygenation?
Select all that apply. A) Encouraging deep breathing exercises B) Assisting with positioning C) Providing suctioning D) Prescribing bronchodilators E) Monitoring activity intolerance
The client is to receive Lanoxin (digoxin) 125 mcg po every day. What is the dose of this medication in milligrams?
A) 0.00125 B) 0.0125 C) 0.125 D) 1.25
In a research study, ambulatory clinic nurses teach children with asthma how to monitor peak expiratory flow volumes and how to use metered-dose inhalers to determine
whether asthma control scores improve. The researcher discovers inconsistencies in how these measures were taught and how well the children understood the concepts. This represents a lack of: a. control of extraneous variables. b. internal validity. c. intervention fidelity. d. precision of measurement.