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what is a sign of complication of the IV administration of furosemide ?
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tachycardia
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Which patient should a nurse working in the renal unit visit first ?
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patient one hour post-renal transplant
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Nurse caring for pt. with a pulmonary embolus, notes several petechiae on his chest and abdomen, what should the nurse do first?
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contact the physician
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patient 3 days after bowl resection suddenly develops chest pain and shortness of breath, assessments reveal BP 160/40, severe tachycardia, nurses first action should be?
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place patient in high fowlers position
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when a patient questions why they have to be stuck so many times a day, what rationale explanation for checking the patients blood glucose level frequently should the nurse give?
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blood glucose levels are checked to be able to adjust the dosage of your insulin
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A diaphragm is the best method of contraception for a diabetic instead of birth control pills because?
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a diaphragm is a noninvasive method of contraception that will not alter the blood glucose levels
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when a diabetic has a cold, and doesn't know what to do about their insulin, the nurse should instruct them that?
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infections cause altercations and increase insulin needs, so they need to check their blood glucose levels and and urine ketones at least every 4 hours
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which activity should a patient from a fractured hip refrain from?
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crossing their legs at the knee
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which sign would indicate a complication for a client with Graves disease?
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shortness of breath
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when a patient who was terminally ill dies, the nurse should?
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tag the body prior to the funeral home notification
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A patient has multiple myloma, and is prescribed cyclophosphamide (cytoxan). during treatment the nurse should instruct the patient to?
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report hematuria
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a cancer pt. has an order of Adriamycin, what would be a unexpected effect that would be a concern to the nurse ?
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cardiac dysrythmias
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a pt taking allopurinol should be taught to?
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drink 8 glasses of water a day
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how long should a patient with tuberculosis take their prescription for INH?
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approximately one year and then be re-evaluated
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A patient with MRSA receiving Vancomycin IV experiences "red man" syndrome, the nurse should?
red man= adverse reaction to vanco |
slow the infusion and monitor the blood pressure
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Can a client scheduled for hysterectomy and a client with a tubal ligation share the same room?
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yes
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A newborn with Physiologic Jaundice is caused by?
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an immature liver
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What is "NAEGEL'S RULE" to estimate the expected date of delivery?
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add one year, subtract 3 months, add 7 days to the first days of the last menstrual period
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What is an expected finding in a normal newborn ?
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Acrocyanosis- blue/ discoloration
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Who can legally place a psychiatric patient who is in an uncontrolled rage in seclusion?
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registered nurse
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what would be an understanding of the appropriate care of a suicidal patient?
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asking them if they have a plan?
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the output from a clients indwelling catheter is 500mls for the past 10 hours, the nurse should?
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nothing because the output is within normal limits
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to demonstrate the concept of caring for a patient with radical mastectomy, the nurse should ?
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arrange a visit from a member of REACH or RECOVERY support group.
it can help with the acceptance of the diagnosis |
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the first sign of thermal injury related to the use of a heating pad or a hot compress is?
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redness
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When a doctor orders 2 medications to be given intramuscularly, the nurse should?
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determine whether the medications can be combined
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based on the knowledge of diversity, the nurse knows that obtaining a CBC will be most distressing for a patient who is?
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ASIAN- because asians believe that life is in the blood, and that a part of the body is taken when blood is withdrawn
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