When a special procedure is performed, such as a gastrointestinal contrast study that is part of a series, time elapsed or order taken is also important.
The nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who will be…
The nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who will be going home on insulin aspart. The nurse will teach the client to observe for signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia at the peak action time of this insulin. What is the peak action time of insulin aspart?
A 25 year old female presents with complaints of foul smelli…
A 25 year old female presents with complaints of foul smelling urine, painful urination and pink tinged urine. She is in a monogamous relationship and uses barrier contraceptive method. STI testing was recently completed and was negative. The UA was positive for nitrates and WBCs. What is the first line treatment for her diagnosis?
Cyberbullying is related to:
Cyberbullying is related to:
The patient should be measured in standing position for ever…
The patient should be measured in standing position for every radiograph
A nurse is caring for a client who asks why the healthcare p…
A nurse is caring for a client who asks why the healthcare provider bases the medication regimen on HbA1c results rather than morning blood sugar levels. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
The parent-adolescent relationship is mainly characterized b…
The parent-adolescent relationship is mainly characterized by “storm and stress”.
________ is the belief that one can master a situation and p…
________ is the belief that one can master a situation and produce favorable outcomes.
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with diabetic ket…
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The client’s blood glucose is 500 mg/dL. Which medication would be most appropriate for the nurse to administer?
A 48-year-old man is evaluated for a 3-day history of increa…
A 48-year-old man is evaluated for a 3-day history of increasing confusion and lethargy. His wife urged him to seek treatment after having decreased urine output and abdominal pain for the past month. Two months ago, he was hospitalized for pyelonephritis and treated with ceftriaxone. Medical history includes: Chronic hepatitis C Medications: None taken Vitals include: Temp 98.6*F, pulse 90/min and blood pressure 98/60 Physical exam: Appears pale and irritable. Oriented to person but not to time or place. There is scleral icterus and jaundice. 2+ pitting edema of the lower extremities. The abdomen is distended with a positive fluid wave. Laboratory studies: Urinalysis shows no abnormalities. Fractional excretion of sodium (FENa) is < 1% Ultrasound of the kidneys is unremarkable. Intravenous fluids are administered for 36 hours but do not improve urine output. Which of the following is the most likely cause of kidney dysfunction in this patient?