Chapter 21: Problem 45
The client is receiving Coumadin (warfarin sodium has a Protime level of 44 seconds). The nurse should anticipate an order for which of the following? A. AquaMEPHYTON B. Physostigmine C. Ropivacaine D. Methimazole
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The client is seen in the clinic with complaint of fatigue, dry skin, and extreme thirst. Which test would best indicate the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus? A. Two-hour postprandial B. Dextrostix C. Glycosylated hemoglobin D. Glucose tolerance test
The client who is 20 weeks gestation asks the nurse how much weight she should gain during her pregnancy. The nurse should tell the client that: A. She should try not to gain more than 25 pounds during pregnancy. B. She should gain about 36 pounds during pregnancy. C. The client should gain 55 pounds during pregnancy. D. The client should not gain more than 15 pounds.
The pregnant client is admitted to the emergency room with the umbilical cord protruding from the vagina. Which action should be taken first? ? A. Place the client in Trendelenburg position ? B. Call the physician to report the finding ? C. Begin an IV of 5% dextrose ? D. Cover the cord with sterile gauze
The client is admitted with acromegaly. Which sign or symptom is associated with acromegaly? A. Rapid weight gain due to cortisol elevations B. Extreme height due to an increased growth hormone level C. A pendulous abdomen related to altered fat distribution D. A dowager hump secondary to osteoporosis
The client has decided to use epidural anesthesia to control pain during labor. Prior to the epidural anesthesia, the nurse should: ? A. Offer liquids by mouth ? B. Insert a Foley catheter ? C. Offer pain medications ? D. Bolus the client with 2000 mL of intravenous fluids
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