An elderly patient with a history of congestive heart failure has been admitted to hospital with failure to thrive and admission blood work reveals a hemoglobin level of 6.9 g/dL
The care team has consequently administered two units of packed red blood cells, but auscultation of the client's lungs now reveals diffuse crackles. Administration of what drug is likely to resolve the patient's pulmonary edema?
A) Furosemide
B) Hydrochlorothiazide
C) Mannitol
D) Triamterene
A
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A) Facilitate daily arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling. B) Administer supplementary oxygen, as needed. C) Have patient maintain supine positioning when in bed. D) Perform chest physiotherapy, as indicated.
Why do aspirin-sensitive patients substitute aspirin with acetaminophen to relieve pain?
A. Acetaminophen does not affect platelet aggregation. B. Acetaminophen does not produce GI irritation or ulceration in therapeutic doses. C. Acetaminophen does not affect prothrombin response. D. All of the above are correct.
List 10 approaches that may be used to reduce wandering behavior and avoid the need for restraints.
What will be an ideal response?
Which question would assist the nurse in determining whether the patient has been expe-riencing anxiety?
a. "Have you had difficulty concentrating lately?" b. "Have you been feeling sad and especially lonely?" c. "Do you have a history of failed personal relationships?" d. "Do you frequently experience difficulty controlling your anger?"