ATI RN · Nursing Process · Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 10th Edition Test Bank Quizlet
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The nurse is aware that in communicating with an elderly client, the nurse will
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Correct Answer: Use a low-pitched voice
A home care nurse assesses for disease complications in a client with bone cancer. The nurse knows that bone cancer may cause which electrolyte disturbance?
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Correct Answer: Hypercalcemia
After a 3- month trail of dietary therapy, a client with type2 diabetes mellitus still has blood glucose levels above 180 mg/dl. The physician adds glyburide (DiaBeta), 2.5 mg P.O. daily, to the treatment regimen. The nurse should instruct the client to take glyburide:
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Correct Answer: 30 minutes before breakfast
After a transsphenoidal adenohypophysectomy, a client is likely to undergo hormone replacement therapy. A transsphenoidal adenohypophysectomy is performed to treat which type of cancer?
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Correct Answer: Pituitary carcinoma
A nurse finds Mr. Gabatan under the wreckage of the car. He is conscious, breathing satisfactorily, and lying on the back complaining of pain in the back and an inability to move his legs. The nurse should first:
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Correct Answer: Roll Mr. Gabatan on his abdomen, place, a pad under his head, and cover him with any material available
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