Diuretics are given to increase the patient's urine output.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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A nurse is giving a preoperative client a dose of ranitidine (Zantac). The client asks why the nurse is giving this drug when the client has no history of ulcers. What response by the nurse is best?
a. "All preoperative clients get this medication." b. "It helps prevent ulcers from the stress of the surgery." c. "Since you don't have ulcers, I will have to ask." d. "The physician prescribed this medication for you."
The nurse is evaluating a 68-year-old client. Health conditions that may affect the aging process include:
1. Diet 2. Genetics 3. Living in the city 4. Living in a cold climate
A patient tested positive for hyperparathyroidism. Which of these serum levels would you expect to be elevated?
A) Free T4 (thyroxine) B) TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) C) ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) D) Calcium
The nurse is caring for a patient experiencing postoperative pain. The physician orders 2.5 mg of morphine IV every two hours. Morphine is supplied in 10 mg/mL vials. How many mL will the nurse administer?
A) 0.25 mL B) 0.5 mL C) 1 mL D) 2 mL