To prevent a post-procedure complication, nursing care of a client after a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) generally would include
a. administering heparin.
b. assessing for clinical manifestations of shock.
c. forcing fluids.
d. maintaining the client flat in bed for 24 hours.
C
The nurse should force fluids, orally or intravenously, to assist the body in excreting contrast, which causes diuresis and may cause acute tubular necrosis.
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1. Encourage the toddler to feed herself. 2. Guide the toddler gently if she makes a mistake. 3. Offer the toddler unlimited choices on what time to go to bed. 4. Ask the toddler if she would like to wear the red shirt or the blue shirt.
What is the most important factor in obtaining an accurate cultural assessment of a client?
a. Using a comprehensive assessment tool b. Establishing a warm, trusting relationship c. Using a translator d. Asking pointed questions about the client's beliefs and values
Which of the topical antimicrobial agents is commonly used as a broad-spectrum and fights against gram-positive and -negative bacteria?
a. Pure silver c. Mafenide acetate cream b. Bacitracin d. Silver sulfadiazine
A nurse manager often uses negative reinforcers as part of operant conditioning in order to inhibit undesirable behaviors
What often results from this action? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The employee ducks into a client room each time the manager is seen. 2. The undesirable behavior vanishes permanently. 3. No improvement in the frequency of the undesired behavior is seen. 4. The employee calls in sick more often. 5. The manager must constantly monitor the situation.