Which of the following is an expected outcome when a client is receiving an I.V. administration of furosemide?
a) Increased urine output.
b) Increased blood pressure.
c) Decreased premature ventricular contractions.
d) Decreased pain.
Answer: a) Increased urine output.
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The patient has a homocysteine level ordered. What aspects of this test should inform the nurse's care? Select all that apply
A) A 12-hour fast is necessary before drawing the blood sample. B) Recent inactivity can depress homocysteine levels. C) Genetic factors can elevate homocysteine levels. D) A diet low in folic acid elevates homocysteine levels. E) An ECG should be performed immediately before drawing a sample.
The client has been diagnosed with depression for a long time. He recently started using cocaine to help relieve his depression. The most accurate description of these behaviors is a(n):
a. Addiction b. Dual diagnosis c. Fear of failure d. Poor prognosis
Mr. Jackson calls the nurse's station stating that his wife, who delivered last week, is happy one minute and crying the next. Mr. Jackson says, "She was never like this before the baby was born." The nurse's initial response should be to:
a. tell him to ignore the mood swings because they will go away. b. reassure him that this behavior is normal. c. advise him to get immediate psychological help for her. d. instruct him in the signs, symptoms, and duration of postpartum blues.
An elderly client arrives in the clinic complaining of dyspnea, weight gain, chest pain, and increasing edema of the lower extremities. The client's blood pressure is elevated. The nurse discovers the client has a history of heart failure
The nurse questions the client regarding which of the following that may best help with determining why the client is currently having health problems? 1. "Have you attended any recent family or social gatherings?" 2. "Have you been out of the country lately?" 3. "Are you married?" 4. "Do you have grandchildren that you babysit?"