The nurse is caring for a patient receiving a continuous norepinephrine (Levophed) IV infusion. Which patient assessment information indicates that the infusion rate may be too high? A.Mean arterial pressure is 55 mm Hg. B.Systemic vascular resistance (SVR) is elevated. C.Pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP) is low. D.Heart rate is 58 beats/min. The correct answer […]
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. The patient’s tremors ceased when the medication was administered. A.Stopped B.Decreased C.Changed D.Intensified The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is A. Stopped. Here’s a detailed explanation: In the sentence “The patient’s tremors ceased when the medication was administered,” the word “ceased” is
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Swimming has developed from a primal mode of movement to an advanced hobby and competitive sport. Exercising nearly every muscle group, swimming is a rigorous sport and requires intense training. In competitions swimmers typically contend for the fastest time to complete a certain distance by performing a specific swimming stroke. Also, swimmers work to build
A nurse in an urgent care facility is collecting data from a client who was stung by a wasp. Which of the following findings indicates the client is experiencing anaphylaxis? A.Bilateral tinnitus B.Difficulty swallowing C.Hypertension D.Petechial rash on the abdomen The Correct Answer and Explanation is: B. Difficulty swallowing Explanation: Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially
A patient with acute renal failure (ARF) is admitted due to uncontrolled type 1 diabetes mellitus and hyperkalemia. The nurse administers an IV dose of regular insulin per sliding scale.What is the most important intervention for the nurse to include in this patient’s plan of care? A.Monitor the patient’s cardiac activity via telemetry. B.Assess glucose
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has stable angina pectoris. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of what to do when chest pain occurs? A.“I will call the provider after taking one dose of nitroglycerin.” B.“I will hold my breath and bear down.” C.“I will stop
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A nurse in an obstetrics clinic is caring for a client. Click to highlight the findings that require follow-up. To deselect a finding, click on the finding again. Exhibit 1 Nurses’ Notes Initial visit, 1340: 29-year-old gravida 2, para 0 client presents with report of a positive home pregnancy test from 2 weeks ago. Last
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Dear Aunt Suzanne, I have a few minutes before I get on the bus from Galway back to Dublin and wanted to tell you how my class trip to Ireland is going. We just spent 2 days on Inis Mor, the largest of the Aran Islands, which are just off the central west coast of
A nurse is preparing to administer insulin lispro to a client with diabetes. The nurse should understand that insulin lispro has which of the following characteristics? A.Rapid onset and short duration of action B.Slow onset and long duration of action C.Intermediate onset and duration of action D.No peak action time The Correct Answer and Explanation
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A nurse is assessing a client who has hypermagnesemia. Which of the following medications should the nurse prepare to administer? A.Calcium gluconate B.Flumazenil C.Acetylcysteine D.Protamine sulfate The Correct Answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is A. Calcium gluconate. Explanation: Hypermagnesemia is an elevated level of magnesium in the blood, which can occur due to
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