Corticosteroid therapy carries a wide array of adverse effects
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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The parent of a toddler tells the nurse, "My daughter's appetite has decreased. Thank goodness she loves to drink milk." What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
a. "Has your daughter been sick recently?" b. "How much milk does she drink in a day?" c. "Has she become a fussy eater, too?" d. "Have you tried offering her finger foods?"
A nurse is caring for a patient who had a right below-the-knee amputation (BKA). The nurse recognizes the importance of implementing measures that focus on preventing flexion contracture of the hip and maintaining proper positioning
Which of the following measures will best achieve these goals? A) Encouraging the patient to turn from side to side and to assume a prone position B) Initiating ROM exercises of the hip and knee 10 to 12 weeks after the amputation C) Minimizing movement of the flexor muscles of the hip D) Encouraging the patient to sit in a chair for at least 8 hours a day
A secondary amine tricyclic antidepressant is prescribed for a patient. The medication will significantly increase the availability of which neurotransmitter?
a. GABA b. Glutamate c. Serotonin d. Norepinephrine
The perinatal nurse notes a rapid decrease in the fetal heart rate that does not recover immediately following an amniotomy. The most likely cause of this obstetrical emergency is:
A) Prolapsed umbilical cord B) Vasa previa C) Oligohydramnios D) Placental abruption