Hypertonic solutions are generally given to patients
A. with dehydration.
B. with normal electrolyte levels.
C. who are healthy, but having diagnostic tests.
D. patients with low electrolyte levels.
D
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A) "Tell your spouse he has to help you." B) "You will be able to keep up with your family's needs once you return home." C) It sounds like you need some help, so I'll contact Social Services for support." D) "Maybe your children should go and stay with a relative or neighbor for a few weeks."
To establish a relationship with a severely withdrawn schizophrenic client being cared for at home
by a supportive family, the most realistic plan would be for the community mental health nurse to a. visit daily for 4 days, then every other day for 1 week; stay with client for 20 minutes, accept silence; state when the nurse will return. b. arrange to spend 1 hour each day with the client, with the focus on asking questions about what the client is thinking or experiencing; avoid silences. c. visit twice daily; sit beside the client with hand on the client's arm; leave if the client does not respond within 10 minutes. d. visit every other day; remind the client of the nurse's identity; tell the client he may use the time to talk or the nurse will work on reports.
An important role for the nurse of a client receiving palliative nutrition is to:
1. Check blood sugars twice a day. 2. Weigh the client daily. 3. Provide support for the client and family. 4. Monitor daily input and output.
A client has been prescribed phenobarbital (Luminal). What are the side effects of phenobarbital (Luminal)? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. 1. Hypertension 2. Vitamin deficiencies 3. Drowsiness 4. Tachycardia 5. Bradycardia