A person was told that she has cancer and that it cannot be treated. The person insists that the reports are wrong. What stage of dying is the person in?
a. Denial
b. Anger
c. Bargaining
d. Depression
A
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A nursing instructor asks a group of nursing students to name the water-soluble vitamins. Which response by the students would indicate that further teaching is needed? Select all that apply
a. A d. C b. B6 e. D c. B12 f. E
The client has an elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level and an increased ratio of blood urea nitrogen to creatinine. What is the nurse's interpretation of these laboratory results?
A. The client probably has a urinary tract infection. B. The client may be overhydrated. C. The kidney may be hypoperfused. D. The kidney may be damaged.
A 50-year-old patient asks about using tretinoin (Renova) to minimize wrinkles. What will the nurse will tell the patient?
a. The drug may be discontinued once results are obtained. b. Results may be visible within a few weeks of starting therapy. c. Systemic toxicity is a common effect in patients with sensitive skin. d. The drug is not effective on coarse wrinkles or sun-damaged skin.
The nurse is monitoring a patient who has been treated for several days for septic shock after surgery. Which of the following findings indicate that the patient is improving? (Select all that apply.)
a. Urine output less than 25 mL/hr b. SpO2 94% c. Blood pressure 110/90 mm Hg d. Pulse 75 beats/minute e. Temperature 101°F (38.3°C) f. pH is 7.33