A nurse is caring for a client newly admitted with bleeding esophageal varices. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following medications?
A. Propranolol
B. Metoclopramide
C. Ranitidine
D. Vasopressin
Answer: D. Vasopressin
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A) Mammogram B) Ultrasound C) Excisional biopsy D) Culture of discharge
After multiple pregnancies, the following vascular disorder is common:
A. Deep venous thrombosis B. Varicose veins C. Peripheral arterial disease D. Aortic aneurysm
The nurse is finishing an admission assessment for Mrs. M who was admitted during a previous shift
While doing the medical psychosocial history, the following facts come to light: Two years ago, she was treated for a major depressive episode; she practices Islam; she lives in the area of town where there are many Muslim people; and she comes from a wealthy family. Her hair is visibly dry and dull, and she mentions that her hand grip has gotten weaker over the last few months. Because of the findings during this assessment, the nurse decides to refer her to the dietitian for a nutrition assessment. What in the medical psychosocial assessment might lead to a nutritional deficiency? A) The culture she lives in B) It is Ramadan, and Mrs. M practices Islam. C) Her hair is dry and dull. D) She has had a major depressive episode.
A client using corticosteroids for over 15 years is being seen in the emergency department for weight gain, fluid retention, and moon face. Which diagnosis does the nurse anticipate the client to have?
1. Addison disease 2. Cushing disease 3. Hyperparathyroidism 4. Hypothyroidism