An adolescent patient has edematous lymph nodes and headaches. Which health problem should the nurse suspect is occurring with this patient?
A. Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
B. Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)
C. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
D. Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)
Answer: D
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The patient is receiving the second dose of an intravenous antibiotic and complains of urticaria that is spreading over the body rapidly. What is the most appropriate nursing action?
A) Slow the medication administration rate. B) Notify the physician if symptoms worsen. C) Monitor vital signs frequently. D) Discontinue the medication at once.
The nurse describes the return of the postpartum patient's uterus to a pregravid state as ________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A nursing instructor is hired in a community-college setting with her BSN degree. She is required to finish her master's degree within the first year of employment in order to continue teaching at the college
Once employed, instructors closely follow a tenure-track program with specific criteria for advancement. What type of career path is this scenario defining? A) Circular career path B) Noncircular career path C) Linear career path D) Nonlinear career path
A patient with suspected Cushing syndrome is prescribed a 24-hour urine collection. What should the nurse explain to the patient about the reason for this urine collection?
A. At least 2000 mL of urine is required to perform the test. B. It measures the amount of cortisol in the urine over 24 hours. C. It identifies urine specific gravity changes over a 24-hour period. D. The 24-hour timeline reduces unwanted effects of medications excreted in the urine.