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What teaching should a nurse conduct to a mother who was just diagnosed w Engorgement? - ANSWER- sandwich technique :grasp her breast by making a "C" with her thumb and index finger. The thumb stabilizes the top of the breast while the remaining four fingers support her breast from below. Massage or pumping the breast may soften and extend the nipple for easier infant latch-on. What should a nurse do if her patient Refuses RhoGam? - ANSWER- Consider culture Nurses need to respec...

A nurse is discharging a client who was admitted for newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus. The client is independent and lives alone. Which of the following should be included in the discharge plan? Refer the client to a diabetic support group. 4. A nurse is caring for a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus and a blood glucose level of 60 mg/dL. For which of the following findings should the nurse monitor? Fasting plasma glucose level 5. A female client who is an abusive marriage h...

A. Lisinopril B. Atenolol C. Hydrochlorothiazide D. Losartan E. Amlodipine 28.F. Spironolactone Drug Classes: I. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors II. Calcium channel blockers III. Thiazide diuretics IV. Beta blockers V. Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) VI. Potassium-sparing diuretics Answer Choices: A. A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-V, E-II, F-VI B. A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-V, E-II, F-VI C. A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-V, E-II, F-III D. A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-V, E-II, F-I Answer: B. ...

Nurse plans to administer a dose of metoprolol at 0900 to a client with HTN. At 0800 nurse notes telemetry pattern shows second degree heart block with Ventricular rate of 50. Action Hold scheduled dose and notify HCP of telemetry pattern Nurse is reviewing client ECG and determines PR interval prolonged. Indicates Increased conduction time from the SA node to the AV junction When assessing a restless, intubated client on mechanical ventilation, nurse auscultates breath sounds on right sid...

Chemical bonding – a. Uses electrons that are closest to the nucleus of the atoms bonding b. Always uses electrons from only of the atoms involved c. Uses all the electrons in all atoms involved d. Uses the valence electrons of all the atoms involved 2) Which of the following would have the most dramatic effect in changing the reaction rate? a. Decreasing the temperature by two-fold b. Increasing the pressure by two-fold c. Decreasing the activation energy by three-fold d. Decreasing ...

What is Nurse John likely to note in a male client being admitted for alcohol withdrawal? A. Perceptual disorders B. Impending coma C. Recent alcohol intake D. Depression with mutism Option A: Frightening visual hallucinations are especially common in clients experiencing alcohol withdrawal June has agreed to take amitriptyline HCL (Elavil) for 3 days, but now complains that it “doesn’t help” and refuses to take it. What should the nurse say or do? A. Withhold the drug B. Recor...

What is the rationale for using the nursing process in planning care for clients? A. As a scientific process to identify nursing diagnoses of a clients' healthcare problems. B. To establish nursing theory that incorporates the biopsychosocial nature of humans. C. As a tool to organize thinking and clinical decision making about clients' healthcare needs. D. To promote the management of client care in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. (ANS-: C) What activity should the...

A nurse is caring for a client who develops an anaphylactic reaction to IV antibiotic administration. After assessing a client's respiratory status and stopping the medication infusion, which of the following actions should the nurse take next? - ANSWER- Administer Epinephrine IM A nurse is caring for a client who is taking triamterene. For which of the following laboratory values should the nurse withhold the medication? - ANSWER- Potassium 5.3 mEq/ L A nurse is preparing to adminis...

A nurse is reinforcing information with a client who wishes to complete their advance directives. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? a) “You must have advance directives in place in order to refuse recommended treatment.” b) “An attorney is needed in order for you to name a designee in your health care proxy.” c) “You can decline to have certain medical procedures performed in your living will.” d) “A living will can be an oral statement that you agree ...

It is tempting to ask an “ad hoc” interpreter (e.g., a relative, friend, or even another client) to interpret because this person is readily available. Although convenient, it is disadvantageous for a number of reasons to ask an untrained interpreter to translate. The client's confidentiality is violated by asking for an “ad hoc” interpreter because the client may not want his or her information shared. Furthermore, the friend or relative, although fluent in ordinary language ...