The client tells the nurse, "I don't know what to do. The treatment plan my physician has suggested is against some of my religious beliefs." What nursing diagnosis problem statement should the nurse assign to this client?
A)
Ineffective Coping
B)
Anxiety
C)
Impaired Religiosity
D)
Decisional Conflict
D
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A) "I can't take the medication with my other medication." B) "I will take the medication on an empty stomach." C) "I will take the calcium and the vitamin D at different times." D) "I should take my medication once a week."
A client has returned to the nursing unit after having a cervical fusion from the anterior approach. What piece of equipment does the nurse ensure is at the bedside?
a. A patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump b. Emergency tracheostomy set c. Humidified oxygen d. Suction setup and rigid suction catheter
The nurse is conducting an assessment on a new client who is being admitted to the long-term care facility. The client is a 69-year-old gentleman who is moderately active. What is the recommended calorie per day intake?
A) 2000 cal/day B) 2200 cal/day C) 2400 cal/day D) 2600 cal/day
IV sodium nitroprusside (Nipride) is ordered for a patient with acute pulmonary edema. During the first hours of administration, the nurse will need to titrate the nitroprusside rate if the patient develops
a. ventricular ectopy. b. a dry, hacking cough. c. a systolic BP <90 mm Hg. d. a heart rate <50 beats/minute.