A patient is diagnosed with respiratory acidosis. Which of the following gases has accumulated in the body?
A) Oxygen
B) Carbon dioxide
C) Chloride
D) Nitrogen
B
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When preparing to administer this medication, what would the nurse expect in regard to the dose? A) The dose is smaller due to the herpes simplex. B) The dose is smaller based on the patient's kidney function. C) The dose is higher in treating genital herpes. D) The dose is higher if the creatinine is above 4.0 mg/dL.
The nurse assesses that a newborn's skin has a ruddy appearance, and the peripheral pulses are decreased. The nurse suspects polycythemia. Which of the following lab reports might indicate polycythemia?
1. Venous hemoglobin level higher than 26 g/dL 2. Bilirubin level of 6 mg/dL 3. Venous hemoglobin level lower than 12 g/dL 4. Blood glucose level of 44 mg/dL
The patient is receiving escitalopram (Lexapro) for treatment of generalized anxiety disorder. The patient asks the nurse, "I am just nervous, not depressed. Why am I taking an antidepressant medicine?" What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "The same brain chemicals are involved with anxiety as well as depression, and these medications are very safe." 2. "You are really depressed; it is just manifested as anxiety. These medications are safer than benzodiazepines." 3. "Your doctor thinks that this is the best treatment for your anxiety, and these medications are safer than benzodiazepines." 4. "The two disorders go together, and if you treat depression, the anxiety goes away."
A client who survived a tornado is without shelter and food, has lost his car, and has learned that several friends sustained injuries. To tailor intervention to the client's needs, the nurse would make it a priority to:
1. Arrange for an agency to provide shelter and food 2. Explore earlier life experiences 3. Explain computer-based crisis therapy 4. Offer antianxiety medication