3  A  Diagnosis-Related Group is determined by the following, excluding the patient:  a) A Secondary diagnosis B) Principal procedure c) Principal diagnosis D.) Discharge diagnosis

A patient experiencing ethanol withdrawal is beginning to show severe manifestations of delirium tremens. The nurse will plan to implement which interventions for this patient? (Select all that apply.) a )Doses of an oral benzodiazepineb )Doses of an intravenous benzodiazepine c) Restraints if the patient becomes confused, agitated, or a threat to himself or othersd )Thiamine supplementatione )Oral disulfiram (Antabuse) treatment f ) Monitoring in the intensive care unit

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Which teaching point would be appropriate to include when the nurse is informing a patient about the adverse effects of antimalarials?a )The skin may turn blotchy while these medications are taken.b) These medications may cause anorexia and abdominal distress.c )These medications may cause increased urinary output.d )The patient may experience periods of diaphoresis and chills.

What is the primary purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) in nursing assessment? a) Assessing pain levels b) Measuring blood pressure c) Evaluating neurological status d) Monitoring respiratory rate

During therapy with the cytotoxic antibiotic bleomycin, the nurse will assess for a potentially serious adverse effect by monitoring a )blood urea nitrogen and creatinine levels.b )cardiac ejection fraction.c )respiratory functiond )cranial nerve function.

Name and discuss the four D’s of Negligence?

Remote diagnosis uses electronic devices for diagnosing patients at a distance. What is another term used to refer to this practice?

28. A client admitted with symptoms associated with methamphetamine intoxication is at increased risk for injury. Which nursing interventions should be the focus of nursing care during the initial treatment period? Select all that apply. A) Monitoring for bradycardia B) Implementing seizure precautions C) Orienting to person, place, and time D) Assessing for cardiac arrhythmias E) Monitoring for auditory hallucinations

What does the term 'asepsis' mean in nursing practice? A) Administering medications B) Providing emotional support C) Preventing the spread of infection D) Conducting physical examinations