Question 526
Prior to administering digoxin to a client with congestive heart failure, the nurse needs to assess:
Question 527
Stat serum electrolytes ordered for a client in acute renal failure revealed a serum potassium level of 6.4.
The physician is immediately notified and orders 50 mL of dextrose and 10 U of regular insulin IV push.
The nurse administering these drugs knows the Rationale for this therapy is to:
The physician is immediately notified and orders 50 mL of dextrose and 10 U of regular insulin IV push.
The nurse administering these drugs knows the Rationale for this therapy is to:
Question 528
A 2-day-old infant boy has been diagnosed with an atrial septal defect due to a persistent patent foramen ovale.
When explaining the diagnosis to the mother, the nurse includes in the discussion the function of the foramen ovale. In fetal circulation, the foramen ovale allows a portion of the blood to bypass the:
When explaining the diagnosis to the mother, the nurse includes in the discussion the function of the foramen ovale. In fetal circulation, the foramen ovale allows a portion of the blood to bypass the:
Question 529
A 22-year-old single woman was admitted to the psychiatric hospital by her mother, who reported bizarre behavior. Except for going to work, she spends all her time in her room and expresses concern over neighbors spying on her. She has fears of the telephone being "bugged." Her diagnosis is schizophrenia. One nurse per shift is assigned to work with the client. The primary reason for this plan would be to:
Question 530
A client has been uncomfortable in crowds all her life. After the birth of her child, she has been housebound unless her husband can accompany her to the grocery store and for medical appointments.
His schedule will not allow for this, and he has insisted that she must be more independent. Her anxiety has increased to the point of panic. The client has been diagnosed with agoraphobia. Which statement is true about this disorder?
His schedule will not allow for this, and he has insisted that she must be more independent. Her anxiety has increased to the point of panic. The client has been diagnosed with agoraphobia. Which statement is true about this disorder?