The nurse has admitted a new patient to the unit. One of the patient's admitting orders is for an adrenergic medication. The nurse knows that this medication will have what effect on the circulatory system?
A) Thin, watery saliva
B) Increased heart rate
C) Decreased blood pressure
D) Presence of an S3 heart sound
B
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Characteristics of diabetes insipidus (DI) are
a. hyperglycemia and hyperosmolarity. b. hyperglycemia and peripheral edema. c. intense thirst and passage of excessively large quantities of dilute urine. d. peripheral edema and pulmonary crackles.
The nurse is performing external defibrillation. Which of the following is a vital step in the procedure?
A) Gel pads are placed anterior over the apex and posterior for better conduction. B) No one is to be touching the patient at the time shock is delivered. C) Continue to ventilate the patient via endotracheal tube during the procedure. D) Second shock cannot be administered for 1 minute to allow recharging.
Patricia was called at work by a woman at the local daycare center. She told Patricia to come and pick up her son because he was not feeling well. Her son, 3 ½-year-old Marshall, had been feeling tired and achy when he woke up
While at daycare, his cheeks had become red and he was warm to touch. He did not want to play with his friends, and by the time Patricia arrived, he was crying. Later that afternoon, Marshall's condition worsened. He had fever, chills, a sore throat, runny nose, and a dry hacking cough. Suspecting Marshall had influenza, Patricia wrapped him up and took him to the community health care clinic. Why did Marshall's presentation lead Patricia to think he had influenza and not a cold? Why is it important to medically evaluate and diagnose a potential influenza infection? Describe the pathophysiology of the influenza virus. Outline the properties of influenza A antigens that allow them to exert their effects in the host. Marshall may be at risk at contracting secondary bacterial pneumonia. Why is this so? Explain why cyanosis may be a feature associated with pneumonia.
A home health nurse is performing a home assessment for safety. Which comment by the patient will cause the nurse to follow up?
a. "Every December is the time to change batteries on the carbon monoxide detector." b. "I will schedule an appointment with a chimney inspector next week." c. "If I feel dizzy when using the heater, I need to have it inspected." d. "When it is cold outside in the winter, I will use a nonvented furnace."