A patient being treated for adrenal insufficiency has a serum potassium level of 5.9 mEq/L. The nurse correlates that the action of which medication is indicated in this situation?
An adolescent is experiencing delayed puberty. Which gland f…
An adolescent is experiencing delayed puberty. Which gland function should be evaluated?
The nurse notes that a patient with pheochromocytoma is pres…
The nurse notes that a patient with pheochromocytoma is prescribed sodium nitroprusside (Nipride). What is the purpose of this medication?
The nurse monitors for which diagnostic results in a patient…
The nurse monitors for which diagnostic results in a patient with impaired renal function? Select all that apply.
The nurse needs to intervene if a patient prescribed massage…
The nurse needs to intervene if a patient prescribed massage therapy is currently taking which medication?
In screening patients for the risk of chronic pain, the nurs…
In screening patients for the risk of chronic pain, the nurse identifies patients with which of the following disorders? Select all that apply.
The nurse is evaluating teaching provided to a patient with…
The nurse is evaluating teaching provided to a patient with coronary artery disease. Which patient statement indicates that additional teaching is required?
The nurse correlates which part of the bone as containing li…
The nurse correlates which part of the bone as containing living bone cells that build up bone?
In preparing an educational session for nursing staff, the n…
In preparing an educational session for nursing staff, the nurse educator explains that the goals of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) include which outcomes? Select all that apply.
The nurse must intervene if heat application is prescribed t…
The nurse must intervene if heat application is prescribed to treat pain in the patient with which disorder?