A 77-year-old male client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was evaluated in an ambulatory clinic 6 months ago after having experienced urinary hesitancy and post-void leakage. The client was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia and prescribed terazosin. Today he presents to the emergency department with acute mental confusion and dysuria. The client’s initial assessment findings are listed below. Reports lower back pain Urine Output less than 20mL/hr Light yellow nasal drainage Orientated to self and wife at the bedside Temperature = 101.4 F Barrel-shaped chest Bilateral clubbing of fingernails Which assessment findings require follow-up by the nurse? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving gentamicin…
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving gentamicin, which findings may indicate potential toxicity?
A client is admitted with chronic renal failure and placed o…
A client is admitted with chronic renal failure and placed on hemodialysis 3 times a week. Which is an appropriate and attainable short-term goal for the client newly placed on hemodialysis?
A nurse is caring for a client with left-sided ureter calcul…
A nurse is caring for a client with left-sided ureter calculi and an indwelling urinary catheter. Which finding is the priority for the nurse to immediately report to the health care provider?
The health care provider orders an antibiotic and a culture…
The health care provider orders an antibiotic and a culture and sensitivity (C & S) of urine. Which would be the most appropriate action by the nurse?
What distinguishes delinquency from criminality in the conte…
What distinguishes delinquency from criminality in the context of juvenile justice?
If you type the wrong character, which key can you press to…
If you type the wrong character, which key can you press to remove the incorrect character?
What is the purpose of a 504 Plan?
What is the purpose of a 504 Plan?
What does the term “adoption triad” refer to?
What does the term “adoption triad” refer to?
To select every object on a slide, which option should you…
To select every object on a slide, which option should you choose on the Select menu?