Medicine

Because of difficulties with hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis is initiated to treat a female client's uremia. Which finding signals a significant problem during this procedure?1. Potassium level of 3.5 mEq/L2. Hematocrit (HCT) of 35%3. Blood glucose level of 200 mg/dl4. White blood cell (WBC) count of 20,000/mm3
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a patient has a suprapubic catheter inserted postoperatively. what would be the advantages of the suprapubic catheter versus a urethral catheter? select all that apply.
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The nurse is describing the action of insulin in the body to a client newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Which of the following would the nurse explain as being the primary action?1. It decreases the intestinal absorption of glucose.2. It enhances transport of glucose across the cell wall.3. It aids in the process of gluconeogenesis.4. It stimulates the pancreatic beta cells.
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a hospitalized client is receiving clozapine for the treatment of a schizophrenic disorder. the nurse determines that the client may be having an adverse reaction to the medication if abnormalities are noted on which laboratory study?
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nicoletta's organization provides group health insurance that covers a set percentage of fees for medical services such as doctors of in-patient care. it allows her to go to any doctor or provider. her group health insurance is a .
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which condition may cause children to demonstrate premature exfoliation of the primary dentition as well as premature eruption of the permanent teeth? group of answer choices diabetes hyperthyroidism hypothyroidism hyperparathyroidism
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the nurse is caring for a client with heart failure who is receiving high doses of a diuretic. on assessment, the nurse notes that the client has flat neck veins, generalized muscle weakness, and diminished deep tendon reflexes. the nurse suspects hyponatremia. what additional signs would the nurse expect to note in a client with hyponatremia?
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you work in dr gaines office and you know that boulay's appointment today is about a potential contagious rash. what precautions should you take when the family arrives
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at the end of the work shift, the nurse is reviewing the respiratory status of a client admitted with a stroke (brain attack) earlier in the day. the nurse determines that the client's airway is patent if which data are identified?
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What is the chemical that refluxes into the esophagus, causing the burning pain of gerd?.
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while caring for a neonate born of a mother with diabetes, the nurse should monitor the neonate for which complication?
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you are conducting a preparticipation physical examination for a 10-year-old girl with down syndrome who will be playing basketball. she has slight torticollis and mild ankle clonus. what additional diagnostic testing would be required for her?
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a client has been severely depressed since the client's partner died 6 months earlier. the physician orders amitriptyline hydrochloride, 50 mg by mouth daily. before administering amitriptyline, the nurse reviews the client's medical history. which preexisting condition requires cautious use of this drug?
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while obtaining a medication history for a newly admitted patient the nurse knows that the patient is
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the nurse is planning care for a client who has a history of violent behavior and is at risk for harming others. which intervention presents a need for follow-up because it could potentially present a danger to the client, health care providers, and others on the nursing unit?
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a client has presented in the early phase of labor, experiencing abdominal pain and signs of growing anxiety about the pain. which pain management technique should the nurse prioritize at this stage?
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the nurse is caring for a client recovering from acute axillary lymphangitis. which treatment will the nurse anticipate being prescribed for this client after antibiotic therapy has concluded?
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the nurse is providing colostomy care to a client with methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (mrsa) infection. which personal protective equipment (ppe) would the nurse use? select all that apply. one, some, or all responses may be correct.
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which nutrient deficiencies have an effect on developing dental caries? select all that apply. [mark all correct answers] a. vitamin a b. carbohydrate c. vitamin d d. vitamin e e. calcium f. phosphorus g. sodium h. fluoride
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the nurse is caring for a client in the hospital with chronic heart failure who has marked limitations in his physical activity. the client is comfortable when resting in the bed or chair, but when ambulating in the room or hall, the client becomes short of breath and fatigued easily. what type of heart failure is this considered according to the new york heart association (nyha)?
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after cataract surgery the client's home environment may increase the risk for falls. which nursing intervention should facilitate safety of the environment?
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after the nurse has instructed a client with low-back pain about the use of a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (tens) unit for pain management, the nurse determines that the client has a need for further instruction when the client states what?
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a nurse is assigning a 1-minute apgar score to a newborn who is crying loudly. the newborn has a heart rate of 140/min, has well-flexed arms and legs, grimaces when the nurse rubs the soles of their feet, and is pink with mild acrocyanosis. what apgar score should the nurse assign to this newborn?
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a woman comes to the clinic complaining of irregular contractions lasting less than 30 seconds and occurring no more frequently than 5 times in 1 hour. she is afraid of losing the pregnancy. she is at 26 weeks of gestation with her first child. what is most likely happening to this woman?
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