A patient's serum magnesium sulfate level is 8 mEq/L. Upon assessment, the findings may show
A) hypercalcemia and anxiety.
B) hyporeflexia and flushing.
C) tachypnea and hypertension.
D) peripheral vasoconstriction and visual disturbances.
B
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A terminally ill client at a health care facility has been referred for hospice care. Which of the following clients is eligible for hospice care?
A) A client with less than 6 months to live B) A client with limited or no support from family and friends C) A client who cannot live independently D) A client requiring high-tech palliative care
What are probable signs of pregnancy?
1. Determined by ultrasound 2. Observed by the health care provider 3. Reported by the patient 4. Diagnostic tests
Compared to drugs such as phenobarbital and diazepam (Valium), heroin:
A. is a Schedule II drug and has no medical application. B. has acceptable medical uses in certain circumstances. C. has a much higher potential for abuse and dependence. D. has a low abuse potential and a limited dependence potential.
The nurse cautions that the use of avoidance is an effective stress reducer if ____________________________. (Select all that apply.)
a. the stressor has great personal significance. b. avoidance does not affect the outcome of the event. c. the stressor is not a frequently recurring event. d. continued avoidance does not add stress. e. avoidance does not diminish the self-image.