Lung scans need the use of radioisotopes and a scanning machine. Before the perfusion scan, nurses must assess the client for which of the following?
A) Bleeding B) Iodine allergy C) Dysrhythmias D) Inflammation
B
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The nurse is evaluating an infant for dehydration. Which assessment provides the most accurate information on dehydration?
1. Urine output 2. Urine specific gravity 3. The infant's vital signs 4. Weight loss
Upon arrival on the psychiatric unit this morning, which activity should be the nurse's focus? The nurse should do which of the following?
1. Review psychological testing results for all clients. 2. Schedule the individual therapy sessions for all clients. 3. Identify community resources for clients to be discharged this morning. 4. Assess each client for whom the nurse will be providing care.
A premature infant in the NICU has a sudden increase in head circumference. Which drug does the nurse anticipate administering?
A. Betamethasone (Celestone) B. Caffeine citrate (Cafcit) C. Morphine sulfate (Astromorph) D. Phenobarbital (Luminal Sodium)
The pediatric nurse collects a urine specimen from a 5-year-old patient and detects blood in the urine. The nurse is aware that this is the main symptom of:
A) hematuria. B) proteinuria. C) glomerulonephritis. D) hemolytic uremic syndrome.