A nurse is providing discharge teaching about warfarin to a client who has deep- vein thrombosis.The nurse should instruct the client to obtain which of the following laboratory tests monthly? A.Platelet count. B.aPTT. C.Fibrinogen. The correct answer and Explanation is : For a client who is on warfarin therapy for deep vein thrombosis (DVT), the […]
The nurse is administering sodium polystyrene sulfonate to a client with acute kidney injury (AKI). Which laboratory finding indicates that the medication has been effective?A.Serum potassium level of 3.8 mEq/L (3.8 mmol/L) B.Hemoglobin level of 13.5 g/dL (135 g/L). C.Serum glucose level of 120 mg/dL (6.7 mmol/L) D.Serum ammonia level of 30 Mcg/dL (17.62 Mermol/L)
A nurse is collecting data from a client prior to administration of verapamil. Which of the following findings indicates a need to withhold the medication? A.Blood pressure 170/82 mm Hg. B.Respiratory rate 18/min. C.Pulse rate 48/min. D.Potassium 4 mEq/L. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is C. Pulse rate 48/min. Verapamil
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Which statement is correct about individuals infected with Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) type 1 or type 2?A.Individuals with HSV can experience a recurrence of symptoms periodically B.Individuals with HSV will develop immunity after the first exposure C.Individuals with HSV will experience no pain during an outbreak D.Individuals with HSV cannot transmit the virus during an
A nurse is admitting a 4-year-old child to the pediatric unit. What is the best way to obtain the child’s cooperation during the admission process? A.Tell the child that he or she is a big boy or girl and should not cry. B.Give the child a sticker or a toy for every procedure that is
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A nurse on a pediatric unit is preparing to admit a preschooler after receiving a transfer report from a nurse in the emergency department. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately? A.The child has not had a bowel movement for 5 days. B.The child is crying and clinging to
A nurse is caring for a client who is exhibiting severe manifestations of serotonin syndrome. Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention? A.Padding side rails to prevent injury. B.Applying a cooling blanket. C.Administering an anticonvulsant. D.Preparing for artificial ventilation. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is B. Applying a
A premature infant with a birth weight of 1,200 grams is receiving beractant 120 mg intratracheal every 6 hours. Single use vials of beractant are labeled, “100 mg/4 mL.” How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter the numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) The correct answer and Explanation
When administering indomethacin to a premature infant who has patent ductus arteriosus, the nurse should anticipate which outcome? A.Increased number of red blood cells. B.Increased respiratory effort. C.Decreased cardiac murmur. D.Decreased urinary output The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is C. Decreased cardiac murmur. Explanation: Indomethacin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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A nurse is reviewing a critical pathway for a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The nurse should understand that a critical pathway:. A.Specifies the plan of care for clients with different diagnoses. B.Provides guidelines for managing clients with similar health problems. C.Describes the roles and responsibilities of each member of the health