A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking propranolol. Which of the following findings indicates a need to withhold the medication?

Blood pressure 156/90 mm Hg

Pulse 54/min

Potassium 5.2 mEq/L

Sodium 130 mEq/L

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. While a blood pressure of 156/90 mm Hg may be elevated, it is not necessarily an indication to withhold propranolol, which is commonly used to treat hypertension.

B. A pulse rate of 54/min suggests bradycardia, which is a potential side effect of propranolol and may warrant withholding the medication.

C. A potassium level of 5.2 mEq/L is within the normal range (3.5-5.0 mEq/L) and is not typically a reason to withhold propranolol.

D. A sodium level of 130 mEq/L is within the normal range (135-145 mEq/L) and is not typically a reason to withhold propranolol.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Encouraging the parents to suppress their grief can be detrimental to their emotional well- being and may inhibit healthy grieving processes.
B. Avoiding discussing the funeral when the child is around may create confusion and anxiety for the child, who may sense that something significant is happening but is excluded from the discussion.
C. Including the child in the funeral service before visitors arrive allows the child to be part of the grieving process and provides an opportunity for closure and understanding of the sibling's death in a supportive environment.
D. While it is important for parents to understand how school-age children perceive death, this statement does not offer guidance on how to support the child during the grieving process.

A. A client who is at 38 weeks of gestation and reports irregular uterine contractions B. A client who is at 39 weeks of gestation and is scheduled for a weekly nonstress test (NST) C. A client who is at 40 weeks of gestation and is scheduled for an induction of labor D. A client who is at 36 weeks of gestation and reports decreased fetal movement for 2 days

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Irregular uterine contractions at 38 weeks of gestation may not be a concern unless they become regular and more intense.

B. A client scheduled for a nonstress test (NST) at 39 weeks of gestation can typically wait until after attending to more urgent matters.

C. A client scheduled for an induction of labor at 40 weeks of gestation is not necessarily a priority unless there are urgent concerns.

D. Decreased fetal movement, especially for 2 days at 36 weeks of gestation, requires immediate assessment to ensure fetal well-being.

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