The nurse is caring for a baby with probable intussusception…
The nurse is caring for a baby with probable intussusception. He had diarrhea before admission, but while waiting for the barium enema, he passes a red, “jelly-like” stool. Which of the following is the most appropriate action by the nurse?
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A transfusion of packed red blood cells transfusion has been infusion for 5 minutes when the patient becomes flushed and tachypneic and says, “I’m having chills. Please get me a blanket.” Which action should the nurse take first?
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A nurse is caring for a patient with chronic renal failure. The laboratory results indicate hypoglycemia and hyperphosphatemia. When assessing the patient, the registered nurse should be alert for which of the following? Select all that apply.
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The nurse is supervising an license practical nurse (LPN) who is providing care for a client with type 2 diabetes who is to have renal computer tomography (CT) scan with contrast tomorrow morning. Which instruction would the registered nurse be sure to provide to the LPN?
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