What critical instruction should the nurse give a client about to undergo a skin test for an allergic disorder?
A) Avoid red meat for 48 to 72 hours before the test.
B) Avoid strenuous physical activity for 24 hours before the test.
C) Avoid antihistamines and cold preparations for 48 to 72 hours before the test.
D) Avoid sunlight for 48 to 72 hours before the test.
C
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An adolescent with cystic fibrosis is intubated with an endotracheal tube. The most appropriate nursing diagnosis is:
1. Potential for Imbalanced Nutrition, More Than Body Requirements related to inactivity. 2. Anxiety related to leaving chores undone at home. 3. Potential for Fear of Future Pain related to medical procedures. 4. Powerlessness (Moderate) related to inability to speak to or communicate with friends.
A 60-year-old male hospital patient with a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is undergoing lung function tests to gauge the progression of his disease
Which of the following aspects of the lung volumes will the respiratory therapist be most justified in using to guide interpretation of the test results? A) Vital capacity will equal the patient's combined inspiratory reserve, expiratory reserve, and tidal volume. B) Vital capacity will equal the total lung capacity. C) Resting tidal volume will exceed that of tidal volume during activity. D) Expiratory reserve will equal residual lung volume.
A client with diabetes mellitus can effectively monitor the blood sugar at home. The nurse should encourage the client with type 1 diabetes mellitus to monitor:
1. indirect blood glucose monitoring. 2. direct blood glucose monitoring and urine testing for glucose and ketones. 3. hemoglobin A1c testing. 4. home cholesterol testing.
The nurse is reviewing the health history of a client diagnosed with glomerulonephritis. Which of the medical conditions would be a risk factor for developing glomerulonephritis?
1. Asthma 2. Hypertension 3. Recent "strep throat" 4. Renal failure