The patient, age 72, is admitted with acute pulmonary edema. In pulmonary edema, the medical management will often include
a. IV infusion of D5LR at less than 30 mL/hr.
b. intravenous sodium.
c. supine position.
d. atropine to decrease respiratory rate.
Question 2
Mr. Hosa is a 68-year-old man who is in the end stages of pancreatic cancer. His care team has suggested the possibility of hospice care but Mr. Hosa is opposed, stating, A hospice is just a place to wait to die.
Which of the following statements should underlie the nurse's response to Mr. Hosa?
A) Spiritual and emotional needs are more important than physical needs.
B) A hospital setting is an inappropriate place to die.
C) Meaningful living can take place despite terminal illness.
D) Acceptance of mortality can delay physiologic death.
In the communication technique of collaborating, the nurse sends the message that the nurse and pati
Caring for a patient on isolation precautions
Scheduling patient appointments by telephone.
A medical assistant assists with minor surgery performed in the medical office.
Tumor marker analysis of a patient undergoing therapy, who (1) after surgery had residual disease ...
Koplik spots in the mouth of a patient with measles.