Most obese individuals realize that their size makes it hard for hospital staff to care for them.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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A patient wishes to engage in vigorous exercise such as a tennis game, but usually experiences chest pain during the game. Which of the following drugs should the health care provider instruct this client to take before engaging in this activity?
a. Verapamil (Isoptin) b. Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) c. Metoprolol (Lopressor) d. Nadolol (Corgard)
A patient with Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome has the nursing diagnosis impaired memory, related to neurotoxicity of alcohol. Which defining characteristic applies to this diagnosis?
a. Confabulation b. Hallucinosis c. Flashbacks d. Blackouts
The nurse is caring for a pregnant woman who has visible hand marks on her neck and suspicious bruises on her trunk. The most appropriate nursing action is to:
A) assure the woman that the bruises will fade in time. B) notify her significant other of suspicions, and record what the significant other says. C) document in the client's chart in brief general terms, to avoid liability. D) report the suspicious assessment findings to local authorities according to facility policy.
The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with hyperaldosteronism. Which of the following would take the least priority during this period?
1. Assessment of breath sounds 2. Cardiac monitoring 3. Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) 4. Review of electrolyte levels