A client is seen in the outpatient clinic for the first time. When reviewing the history, the nurse notes that the client has a long history of being seen by many different doctors
The client has also had multiple exploratory surgeries with nothing found to cause the client's problem. What would the nurse suspect of this patient?
A) A slow growing cancer
B) Hypochondriasis
C) A central nervous system disorder
D) A somatoform disorder
D
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A nurse is providing teaching for a patient with osteoporosis who has just switched from alendronate [Fosamax] to zoledronate [Reclast]. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I will need to have blood tests periodi-cally while taking this drug." b. "I will only need a dose of this medication every 1 to 2 years." c. "This drug is less likely to cause osteone-crosis of the jaw." d. "This drug is only given intravenously."
An older client has taken paroxetine hydrochloride (Paxil) for depression for one month. When discussing the medication, which client statements are most concerning? Select all that apply.
1. "I feel tired after taking this medication." 2. "I have not had trouble with driving my vehicle." 3. "I take all my medications with breakfast except Paxil." 4. "I take the Paxil before eating my evening meal." 5. "I cannot take this medication with my other medications."
The client who has a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) density of 0.13 ng/ml is considered to have
a. a contaminated specimen. b. the presence of cancer cells. c. the need for a follow-up examination. d. no risk for prostate cancer.
The nurse prepares the client for discharge to home with instructions to self-administer nasointestinal tube feedings. Which does the nurse include in client teaching?
1. Infuse lukewarm formula to avoid abdominal cramping. 2. Increase free water with persistent diarrhea or constipation. 3. Flush the tube with 500 ml of water after each tube feeding. 4. Allow the formula to infuse until the bag empties completely.