The nurse should observe for which of the following symptoms in a patient who has just undergone a total thyroidectomy:
A patient presents to the emergency department with diminished and thready pulses, hypotension and an increased pulse rate. The patient reports weight loss, lethargy, and decreased urine output. The lab work reveals increased urine specific gravity. The nurse should suspect:
Pain management for terminally ill patients is most effective when analgesics are given:
Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement if a patient complains of cramps while irrigating the colostomy?
The patient is receiving piperacillin (Pipril) I.V. Which of the following should the nurse consider when administering the medication to the patient?
