A client, let us say a man, sitting in a wheel chair tells you he feels as if he is going to faint. He looks very pale. The first thing you should do is
a. run for the aromatics and have the client take a deep breath
b. put the client back in bed immediately
c. place his hands above his head and tell him to breathe deeply
d. help the client to lower his head
d. help the client to lower his head
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A nurse is working with a teen who has epilepsy treated with carbamazepine (Tegretol). Laboratory results indicate a serum drug level of 2 µg/mL. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A. Assess the teen for noncompliance. B. Document the results in the chart. C. Have the teen continue the regimen. D. Tell the teen to cut the dose in half.
The nursing student asks if there is a concern related to administration of vitamin K1. The nurse replies that:
a. "Yes, because it can exert prolonged undesirable effects on future anticoagulation." b. "Yes, because it can produce exaggerated clotting effects." c. "No, although it may exacerbate fibrinolysis." d. "No, because it helps reverse heparin's effects."
Of the following patients, which are in need of perineal care? (Select all that apply.)
a. A patient with urinary and fecal incontinence b. A circumcised male who is ambulatory c. A patient with rectal and perineal surgical dressings d. A patient with an indwelling catheter e. A morbidly obese patient
What is the pulse pressure of a patient whose blood pressure is 132/82 mm Hg?
A) 100 B) 1.6 C) 214 D) 50