Preoperative respiratory examination
What will be an ideal response?
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How does the intraaortic balloon pump (IABP) assist a patient who is in cardiogenic shock to increase cardiac output?
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For the diabetic client with microalbuminuria, what dietary modification should the nurse suggest?
A. Decreased percentage of total calories derived from carbohydrates B. Decreased percentage of total calories derived from proteins C. Decreased percentage of total calories derived from fats D. Decreased total caloric intake
A patient who has been prescribed rabeprazole (Aciphex) develops black, tarry stools. What is the nurse's best first action?
a. Check the patient's medication list for prescribed iron supplements. b. Teach the patient that this is an expected side effect of proton pump inhibitors. c. Send a stool sample to the lab for analysis. d. Notify the prescriber immediately.