What are the main complications of status epilepticus that the nurse will monitor for?
What will be an ideal response?
SE might be complicated by hypotension, hypertension, hyperthermia, hypoglycemia, hypoxemia,
metabolic acidosis, cerebral edema, electrolyte disturbances, dysrhythmias, rhabdomyolysis,
pulmonary edema, renal failure, and injuries such as fractures, dislocations, and oral trauma.
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A client has intra-arterial blood pressure monitoring after a myocardial infarction. The nurse notes the client's heart rate has increased from 88 to 110 beats/min, and the blood pressure dropped from 120/82 to 100/60 mm Hg
What action by the nurse is most appropriate? a. Allow the client to rest quietly. b. Assess the client for bleeding. c. Document the findings in the chart. d. Medicate the client for pain.
Prepidil (prostaglandin gel) has been ordered for a pregnant woman at 43 weeks of gesta-tion. The nurse recognizes that this medication will be administered to:
a. Enhance uteroplacental perfusion in an aging placenta. b. Increase amniotic fluid volume. c. Ripen the cervix in preparation for labor induction. d. Stimulate the amniotic membranes to rupture.
A group of new graduate nurses is asked to speak to a group of politicians to describe the current state of professional nursing and how best to alleviate the nursing shortage
Which statements accurately portray professional nursing today and tomorrow? (Select all that apply.) a. More RNs attain a bachelor's degree than an associate degree or diploma. b. Because of pressure to shorten length of stay in hospitals, more RNs practice in outpatient settings and home health than in acute care settings. c. The most popular advanced practice specialty is nurse anesthesia. d. White nurses are more likely to enter graduate school than nurses from other ethnic groups. e. Nursing represents the largest health care professional group, followed by medical doctors.
A woman is admitted to the medical division with pelvic inflammatory disease. Which of the following statements would indicate that she requires more education on health promotion and illness prevention?
A) "My sexual partner is at risk for infection when I have an infection." B) "The number of sexual partners increases my risk for infection." C) "Unprotected sexual intercourse increases my risk for infection." D) "Sexual relationships have no effect on the infections I get."