The neurosurgeon orders a stat serum carbamazepine (Tegretol) level. Why?
What will be an ideal response?
It is important for K.B. to have a therapeutic serum level because increased ICP can predispose K.B. to
a lower seizure threshold.
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When the nurse is inserting a nasogastric tube, in what position should the patient be placed?
A) Recovery position B) Low-Fowler's C) High-Fowler's D) Dorsal recumbent
The nurse is employed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and is involved in clinical investigation. What is the primary role of the nurse in this phase of the review and approval process by the FDA?
1. To perform tests on the population-at-large 2. To perform tests on various species of animals 3. To perform tests on human cells cultured in the laboratory 4. To perform tests on human clients
A patient had a thyroidectomy and now reports tingling around the mouth and has a positive Chvostek sign. What laboratory finding would be most helpful to the healthcare professional?
a. TSH and T4 b. Serum sodium c. Serum calcium d. Urine osmolality
A 6-year-old male presents with fatigue, jaundice, and irritability. A blood smear shows the presence of sickled cells. Erythropoiesis is compromised in this child; which crisis should the nurse monitor the patient for?
a. Vaso-occlusive crisis b. Sequestration crisis c. Aplastic crisis d. Hyperhemolytic crisis