Which of the following is a symptom of neuroleptic malignant syndrome that the nurse needs to report to a physician?
A) Tachycardia C) Hallucination
B) Weight loss D) Alterations in smell and taste
A
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A nurse caring for a child receiving chemotherapy notes that the child's urine specific gravity is 1.010. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A. Document the findings in the child's chart. B. Increase the rate of the IV fluids per protocol. C. Notify the provider about the laboratory results. D. Prepare to administer an alkalizing agent.
An adult child of a parent with mild dementia is worried about the parent driving. Where does the nurse refer the adult child to find out about safe driving courses?
a. Senior Driving from AAA b. AARP Driver Safety c. Older Drivers Education d. State Department of Transportation
The ICU patient is NPO. Upon noting that the client's order for intravenous fluids expired with his last infusion several hours ago, the ICU nurse called to obtain a new order
The nurse is aware that maintaining adequate levels of hydration in a client is essential because in the human body water has many roles including: 1. Transport of nutrients and other substances. 2. Elimination of fecal material. 3. Weight stabilization. 4. Euhydration.
Avascular necrosis occurs when the growing cartilaginous ends of bone in children and adolescents undergo necrosis and degeneration because of interference with the blood supply to those ends
Indicate whether the statement is true or false