The nurse is caring for a client with a head injury. The nurse would note which of the following trends in vital signs if the intra-cranial pressure is rising? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following symptoms are indicative of FES? (Se…
Which of the following symptoms are indicative of FES? (Select all that apply)
The nurse observes a nursing assistant doing all of the foll…
The nurse observes a nursing assistant doing all of the following when caring for a patient with continuous bladder irrigation. Which action requires that the nurse intervene?
A client is diagnosed with an acute ischemic CVA. The doctor…
A client is diagnosed with an acute ischemic CVA. The doctor orders a treatment protocol with a thrombolytic. It is essential that the nurse assess for
What pharmacologic intervention should the nurse anticipate…
What pharmacologic intervention should the nurse anticipate for a client with glomerulonephritis?
The nurse administers a bronchodilator to a client with COPD…
The nurse administers a bronchodilator to a client with COPD. To evaluate the effectiveness of this medication, which of the following responses should the nurse anticipate?
A nurse recognizes that the effects of medications on older…
A nurse recognizes that the effects of medications on older adults are different than a younger adult. A factor that the nurse must consider when managing medications in the older adult would be
While assessing a patient with obstructive sleep apnea, whic…
While assessing a patient with obstructive sleep apnea, which lifestyle factor would be of most concern?
A patient with right-sided weakness that started 1 hour ago…
A patient with right-sided weakness that started 1 hour ago is admitted to the emergency department and the following diagnostic tests are ordered. Which order(s) would help confirm or rule out if a stroke has occurred? (Select all that apply)
The patient is a 48-year-old man with acute renal failure. W…
The patient is a 48-year-old man with acute renal failure. Which of the following is the most common objective manifestation of acute renal failure?