The nurse instructs a pregnant client (G2P1) to rest in a side-lying position and avoid lying flat on her back. The nurse explains that this is to avoid “vena caval syndrome,” a condition which:
A 68-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). She is started on an aminophylline infusion. Three days later she is breathing easier. A serum theophylline level is drawn. Which of the following values represents a therapeutic level?
A 14-year-old boy has had diabetes for 7 years. He takes 30 U of NPH insulin and 10 U of regular insulin every
morning at 7 AM. He eats breakfast at 7:30 AM and lunch at noon. What time should he expect the greatest
risk for hypoglycemia?
A 19-year-old male client arrived via ambulance to the emergency room following a motorcycle accident. He is
comatose. His face has evidence of dried blood. On assessment, the nurse notes an obvious injury to his left
eye. The preferred positioning for a client with an obvious eye injury is: