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The client with a femoral vein catheter
should not sit up more than 45 degrees or lean forward, because the catheter may kink and occlude.

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Vasodilators cause orthostatic hypotension. Instruct the client about safety measures when taking these medications, such as when rising from a lying to a sitting or standing position slowly.

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Ummm

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Instruct the client using nitroglycerin tablets to check the expiration date on the medication bottle, because expiration may occur within 6 months of obtaining the medication. The tablets will not relieve chest pain if they have expired.

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A persistent dry cough is a common complaint for those taking an ACE inhibitor, but this often subsides after a few weeks. Instruct the client to contact the PHCP if this occurs and persists.

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The primary concern with administering potassium-retaining (sparing) diuretics is hyperkalemia.

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A hospitalized client with chronic kidney disease has returned to the nursing unit after a hemodialysis treatment. The nurse should check pre dialysis and post dialysis documentation of which parameters to determine the effectiveness of the procedure?

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Nurse is providing home instructions to pt w/ Parkinson’s about measures to control a right-sided hand tremor. What instrctn should nurse give to pt

A Sleep on unaffected side
B Use L hand only to perform tasks
C Use R hand only to perform tasks
D Squeeze rubber ball w/ R hand

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A client with chronic kidney disease returns to the nursing unit after receiving a second hemodialysis treatment; the nurse is monitoring the client closely for signs of disequilibrium syndrome. What is the sign of this syndrome?

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The home care nurse is assessing a client who began using peritoneal dialysis 1 week ago. The nurse should suspect the onset of peritonitis of which finding is noted on assessment?

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A client has been admitted to the hospital with a fractured pelvis sustained in a motor vehicle crash. The nurse monitors for complications and should assess the client closely for which finding in the early post trauma period?

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Early signs of DIGOXIN TOXICITY present as gastrointestinal manifestations

-anorexia
-nausea / vomiting
- diarrhea
-then, heart rate abnormalities and -visual disturbances appear

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Bleeding is the primary concern for a client taking an anticoagulant, thrombolytic, or antiplatelet medication.

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For venous insufficiency, leg elevation is usually prescribed to assist with the return of blood to the heart.

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The client with a peanut allergy should not take certain ipratropium products because they contain soy lecithin, which is in the same plant family as peanuts.

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Theophylline toxicity is likely to occur when the serum level is higher than 20 mcg/mL (111 mcmol/L).

Early signs of toxicity include restlessness, nervousness, tremors, palpitations, and tachycardia.

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Answer: C. Give compressions first, then address airway and breathing (CAB)

B:❌no longer part of CPR, its outdated

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The nurse is conducting a training session on CPR. The nurse should incorporate w/c guideline session?

A. Stop CPR once fatigue is felt
B. Look, listen, & feel for breathing
C.Give compression first, then airway & breathing
D. Det. cardiac arrest based on unresponsiveness only

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An individual who has received a BCG vaccine will have a positive tuberculin skin test result and should be evaluated for tuberculosis with a chest x-ray.