The physician prescribes a medical regimen of isoniazid, rifampin, and vitamin B6 for a tuberculosis client. The nurse instructs the client that B6 is given because it:
A client sustained second- and third-degree burns to his face, neck, and upper chest. Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be given the highest priority in the first 8 hours’ postburn?
A client had a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm that was repaired surgically. Her postoperative recovery progressed without complications, and she is ready for discharge. Client education in preparation for discharge began 7 days ago on her admission to the nursing unit. Evaluation of nursing care related to client education is based on evaluation of expected outcomes. Which statement made by the client would indicate that she is ready for discharge?
While changing the dressing on a client’s central line, the nurse notices redness and warmth at the needle insertion site. Which of the following actions would be appropriate to implement based on this finding?
The nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. The nurse would describe this client’s urine
output pattern as:
A 55-year-old woman entered the emergency room by ambulance. Her primary complaint is chest pain. She is receiving O2 via nasal cannula at 2 L/min for dyspnea. Which of the following findings in the client’s nursing assessment demand immediate nursing action?
A 26-year-old client is diagnosed with an astrocytoma, a benign brain tumor. From the nurse’s knowledge of the central nervous system, the nurse knows that benign tumors:
A hyperactive client is experiencing flight of ideas. The most therapeutic activity for him would be:
A client has returned to the unit from the recovery room after having a thyroidectomy. The nurse knows that a major complication after a thyroidectomy is:
A 45-year-old client has a permanent colostomy. Which of the following foods should he avoid?
A client diagnosed with severe anemia is to receive 2 U of packed red blood cells. Prior to starting the blood transfusion, the nurse must:
The nurse is caring for a client with pancreatitis. Which of the following IV medications would the nurse expect the physician to prescribe for control of pain in this client?
The nurse needs to be aware that the most common early complication of a myocardial infarction is:
Children often experience visual impairments. Refractive errors affect the child’s visual activity. The main refractive error seen in children is myopia. The nurse explains to the child’s parents that myopia may also be described as:
A client was admitted to the hospital for a TURP. Within 48 hours of admission and 12 hours postoperatively, both the blood pressure and pulse increased. He became agitated, thought snakes were crawling on his arms and legs, and generally became unmanageable. He pulled out his IV and urinary catheter in attempt to rid himself of the snakes. He was sweating profusely. The admission nurse’s notes indicated that the client admitted to “having a few drinks now and then.” He is probably experiencing which of the following?
