A child has had a heart transplant. In preparation for discharge, the nurse provides teaching about home medications
The nurse recognizes that postoperative teaching has been successful when the parents state that the child is on cyclosporin A to: 1. Treat hypertension.
2. Reduce serum cholesterol level.
3. Prevent rejection.
4. Treat infections.
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Rationale 1: Calcium channel blockers may be used to treat hypertension.
Rationale 2: Lovastatin is given to reduce serum cholesterol level.
Rationale 3: Cyclosporin A is given to prevent rejection.
Rationale 4: An antibiotic may be given to treat an infection.
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a. if negative, will allow the patient to compensate for weaknesses. b. if positive, will cause the patient to see challenges as devastating. c. is a concept that is derived from the patient internally. d. depends on relationships with family and friends.
Characteristics of middle range theories include all of the following except which one?
A) Straightforward and relatively simple B) Receptive to empirical testing C) Primarily center on client problems D) Include other disciplines
A patient comes into the emergency department with systemic manifestations of anaphylaxis caused by a wasp sting. For which health problems would the nurse be concerned prior to administering epinephrine?
1. Premature ventricular contractions 2. Hypertension 3. Hyperthyroidism 4. Pheochromocytoma 5. Hypotension
Which action indicates a registered nurse is being responsible for making clinical decisions?
a. Applies clear textbook solutions to patients' problems b. Takes immediate action when a patient's condition worsens c. Uses only traditional methods of providing care to patients d. Formulates standardized care plans solely for groups of patients