Assessment findings reveal that a client with chronic kidney disease is refusing to take prescribed medications because of the "cost
" The client also is having difficulty performing activities of daily living and prefers to sleep most of the day. To which health care team member does the nurse refer the client? a. Home health aide
b. Physical therapist
c. Psychiatric nurse practitioner
d. Physician
C
Professionals from many disciplines are resources for the client with renal failure. A psychiatric evaluation may be needed if depressive symptoms are present. Refusing treatment, having diffi-culty performing activities of daily living, and excessive sleeping could be signs of depression.
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When administering first aid in emergency situations, the nurse must first survey victims for severity of injuries. This is called:
a. the Good Samaritan Law. b. an emergency interview. c. triage. d. taking vital signs.
A client that experienced head trauma asks the nurse why they cannot have an opioid analgesic. Which response should the nurse provide?
A. "The use of an opioid analgesic can significantly decrease blood pressure." B. "You may not be able to notice any changes you are experiencing." C. "Opioids are not effective for the management of pain associated with head trauma." D. "Opioids can mask changes in the level of consciousness."
When administering a(an) ________ to an infant older than four months of age, the needle gauge would be 25G, the needle length, 1 inch, and the location, the vastus lateralis muscle.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The physician orders Doribax 250 mg twice a day. The Doribax is dissolved in 250 mL of NS and is to be infused over 2 hours. Using an IV controller, how many milliliters per hour should the Doribax be infused? ___________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word