As a component of a multidrug regimen for tuberculosis, a patient is taking pyrazinamide. The nurse would question this drug in the regimen if the patient has a history of:
1. cirrhosis.
2. migraine headaches.
3. contact lens use.
4. osteoarthritis.
Correct Answer: 1
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The nurse is caring for a critically ill patient. Which action by the nurse could most likely be considered malpractice?
A) Assessing for allergies before administering medications B) Consistent failure to complete adequate hand hygiene C) Strict adherence to the visiting hours policies of the unit D) Encouraging the patient to ask questions of the physician
What type of hypothesis is represented by the statement "the fewer social supports an elderly person has, the more likely the individual will be institutionalized."?
A) Directional B) Nondirectional C) Research D) Null
The nurse is caring for a client newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the fol-lowing nursing interventions best reflects Orem's nursing theory?
1. Arranging for a consult with a certified diabetic nurse educator 2. Demonstrating proper documentation of glucose testing results 3. Explaining the role of A1C values in the management of glucose levels 4. Preparing discharge teaching to reinforce proper finger-stick technique
Pain and swelling near an IV site may indicate an
A. incorrect flow rate. B. improper base fluid. C. incompatibility of additives. D. infiltration or phlebitis.