It is determined that a patient, who is in a hepatic coma, needs a laxative. Lactulose is prescribed. Which of the following should the nurse monitor to assess the efficacy of the lactulose therapy?
A) Water levels in the colon
B) Oncotic pressure in the colon
C) Blood ammonia levels
D) Relief from symptoms
Question 2
A nurse who provides care on an acute medicine unit has frequently recommended the use of nicotine replacement gum for patients who express a willingness to quit smoking during their admission or following their discharge.
For which of the following patients would nicotine gum be contraindicated?
A) A patient who received treatment for kidney failure due to an overdose of acetaminophen
B) A patient whose pulmonary embolism was treated with a heparin infusion
C) A patient with a history of angina who experienced a non-ST wave myocardial infarction
D) A patient whose stage III pressure ulcer required intravenous antibiotics and a vacuum dressing
Sharing patient information with colleagues is an important nursing role
Patient Position for Posterior Percussion
Apply direct pressure to the patient’s wound.
Pneumonia patient’s chest x-ray. Note the irregular areas of density.
Patient Physical Status Classification
Variations in patient response to drugs