The nurse is caring for an 8-year-old girl with an endocrine disorder involving the posterior pituitary gland. Which of the following would the nurse expect to implement?
A) Instructing the parents to report adverse reactions to the growth hormone treatment
B) Teaching the parents how to administer the desmopressin acetate
C) Informing the parents that treatment stops when puberty begins
D) Educating the parents to report signs of acute adrenal crisis
B
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Research has shown that the use of restraints can lead to all of the following except
a. A reduction in the person's functional capacity b. Problems with many body systems often resulting from immobility c. Care based on the patient's individual needs d. Injuries to the patient who tries to free himself or herself from the restraints
A patient with arthritis is complaining of sensitivity and warmth in the elbow and wrist joints. To determine the degree of limitation or injury, the nurse can assess which of the following?
a. Posture b. Activity tolerance c. Body mechanics d. Range of motion
The nurse encouraging an older patient to start pulmonary rehabilitation shares the benefits of the program, including which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Socialization b. Decreased cardiac risks c. Nutrition counseling d. Weight management e. Sports participation
A nurse has been using the nursing process as a framework for planning and providing patient care. What action would the nurse do during the evaluation phase of the nursing process?
A) Have a patient provide input on the quality of care received. B) Remove a patient's surgical staples on the scheduled postoperative day. C) Provide information on a follow-up appointment for a postoperative patient. D) Document a patient's improved air entry with incentive spirometric use.