HESI Final - MedSurg (Red Book &Misc Evolve Resources)

A client with alcohol-related liver disease is admitted to the unit. Which prescription should the nurse call the health care provider about for reverification for this client? A. Vitamin K1, 5 mg IM daily B. High-calorie, low-sodium diet C. Fluid restriction to 1500 mL/day D. Nembutal sodium at bedtime for rest D Rationale: Sedatives such as pentobarbital are contraindicated for clients with liver damage and can have dangerous consequences. Option A is often prescribed because the normal clotting mechanism is damaged. Option B is needed to help restore energy to the debilitated client. Sodium is often restricted because of edema. Fluids are restricted to decrease ascites, which often accompanies cirrhosis, particularly in the later stages of the disease When assigning clients on a medical-surgical floor to an RN and a PN, it is best for the charge nurse to assign which client to the PN? A. A young adult with bacterial meningitis with recent seizures B. An older adult client with pneumonia and viral meningitis C. A female client in isolation with meningococcal meningitis D. A male client 1 day postoperative after drainage of a brain abscess B Rationale: The most stable client is option B. Options A, C, and D are all at high risk fo