A child is taking pemoline (Cylert) for ADHD. The nurse must be aware of which of the following side effects?
a. Decreased thyroid-stimulating hormone
b. Decreased red blood cell count
c. Elevated white blood cell count
d. Elevated liver function tests
Ans: d. Elevated liver function tests
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You are the nurse caring for a patient after abdominal surgery in the postanesthesia care unit. The patient's blood pressure has increased and the patient is restless. The patient's oxygen saturation is 97%
You know that the change in your patient is most likely caused by what? A) The patient's temperature is low. B) The patient is in shock. C) The patient is in pain. D) The patient is nauseated.
When the client arrives in the intensive care unit following CABG surgery, the nurse obtains the reports from laboratory work including chemistries, a complete blood count (CBC), arterial blood gases (ABGs), and a chest x-ray; an ECG should be done
as soon as possible. The rationale for obtaining this data is: 1. To establish a baseline for future assessments. 2. To provide the client's family with the information. 3. To provide fellow nurses with the information. 4. To report to the surgery nurses.
A nurse assesses an older adult patient brought to the emergency department by a family member. The patient was wandering outside saying, "I can't find my way home." The patient is confused and unable to answer questions. Select the nurse's best action
a. Record the patient's answers to questions on the nursing assessment form. b. Ask an advanced practice nurse to perform the assessment interview. c. Call for a mental health advocate to maintain the patient's rights. d. Obtain important information from the family member.
An example of a long-term coping strategy is:
A) crying to release tension after a stressful event. B) indulging in a rich desert after a stressful day. C) walking briskly three times a week for 20 minutes. D) taking a stick and banging it on a tree.