The nurse working in a prenatal clinic needs to be alert to the cardinal signs and symptoms of PIH because:
Answer(s): D
(A) Mild PIH is not treated with medications. (B) Emotional stress is not the cause of blood pressure elevation in PIH. (C) Excessive caloric intake is not the cause of weight gain in PIH. (D) The client most frequently is not aware of the signs and symptoms in mild PIH.
A client is experiencing muscle weakness and lethargy. His serum K+is 3.2. What other symptoms might he exhibit?
Answer(s): B
(A) Tetany is seen with low calcium. (B) Low potassium causes dysrhythmias because potassium is responsible for cardiac muscle activity. (C) Numbness of extremities is seen with high potassium. (D) Headache is not associated with potassium excess or deficiency.
The nurse enters the playroom and finds an 8-year-old child having a grand mal seizure. Which one of the following actions should the nurse take?
(A) The nurse should not put anything in the child's mouth during a seizure; this action could obstruct the airway. (B) Restraining the child's movements could cause constrictive injury. (C) Staying with the child during a seizure provides protection and allows the nurse to observe the seizure activity. (D) The nurse should provide safety for the child by moving objects and protecting the head.
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