An older client has noticed that she has had a marked increase in bruising over the past several weeks. Increased bruising may be associated with which of the following conditions?
A) thrombocytopenia
B) leukopenia
C) thrombocytosis
D) anemia
A
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The nurse is preparing to administer an intravenous polymyxin antibiotic. The patient reports dizziness along with numbness and tingling of the hands and feet. The nurse will perform which action?
a. Administer the drug since these are harmless side effects. b. Hold the drug and notify the provider of these adverse reactions. c. Obtain an order for an oral form of this medication. d. Request an order for serum electrolytes.
Which nursing theorist developed a grand nursing theory?
a. Brennaman b. Orem c. Pender d. Swanson
A primigravida who is 2 weeks away from her delivery date tells the obstetrical nurse that she feels like "the baby has dropped." What would be the nurse's best response to this client?
A) "This feeling may be a sign that there is a complication with your pregnancy." B) "This feeling is called lightening and means that the fetus has settled into the pelvis." C) "This is a normal feeling at this stage and it is called 'Braxton-Hicks' contractions." D) "This is a normal feeling called lightening signaling that labor has begun."
Ethical standards are
A) guides to legal behavior. B) actions that constitute illegal behavior. C) acts of wrongdoing. D) guides to moral behavior.