Med surg Flashcards
Following the administration of a steriod neb to an asthmatic client who is in resp distress, which inttervention is most important for the nurse implement
elevate the head of the bed 90 degrees
A 78 y/m client is admitted with complications related to COPD. He reports progressive dyspnea worsening on exertions, and dependent edema. Which instructionshould the nurse include in the client’s teaching plan?
restrict daily fluid intake
Following a lumbar punctore, a client voices complants. What complaint indicates to the nurse that the client is experiencing a complication?
” I have a HA that gets worse when I sit up.”
The nurse provides teaching about home peritoneal dialyisis to a client preparing for discharge. Which comment by the client reflects that correct learning has occured?
Dialysate fluid that returns cloudy or opaque should be reported to the clinic
A client with VT is receiving infusion of Heprain Sodium 20,000U in 5% Dextrose Injection 500ml at the rate of 25ml/hr. How many U of heparin should the client receive in 12 hr?
12,000
20,00u/500mL= 40u/mL
40u/ml x 25mL x 12 hr= 12,00u/mL/hr
The health care provider prescribes interferon beta-1b (Betaseron) 0.1875 mg every other day for a client with multiple sclerosis. The nurse reconstitutes the singlu-use vial of powder labeled 0.3mg with 1.2ml of sterile water. How many ml should the nurse administer to the client?
.75
A nurse is caring for a client with diabetes insipidus (DI). Which data warrents the most immediate intervention by the nurse?
Serum sodium of 185 mEq/L
When providing care fopr an unconscious client who has seizures, which nursing intervention is most essential?
wnsure oral suction is available
