What factor is used to most accurately calculate drug dosages for a child?
A) age B) developmental level C) weight D) body surface area (BSA)
D
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The nurse is performing a shift assessment on a patient with aldosteronism. What would the nurse recognize that the kidney's response to this condition would lead to?
A) Anuria B) Oliguria C) Polyuria D) Proteinuria
The husband of a patient with Graves' disease confides that he is frustrated with his wife's emotional outbursts and wide mood swings. The nurse's most helpful response would be:
a. "I know what you mean! She can be quite a handful!" b. "Her antithyroid drugs will smooth the behavior out in a few weeks." c. "I'm afraid this behavior will continue. How are you coping with it now?" d. "If I were you, I'd tell her how you feel."
The client with osteoarthritis is receiving diclofenac sodium (Voltaren). The nurse would be concerned about the administration of this medication if the client's history and physical included a diagnosis of:
1. Graves' disease 2. Peptic ulcer disease 3. Coronary artery disease 4. Benign prostatic hypertrophy
The client is receiving tirofiban (Aggrastat). What is an essential nursing intervention for this client?
a. Have protamine sulfate available in case of an overdose. b. Weigh the client before administration. c. Have vitamin K available in case of an overdose. d. Assess intake and output.