Your patient with RA is taking prednisone (Deltasone) and naproxen (Aleve) to reduce inflammation and joint pain. Which symptom is most important to communicate to the health care provider?
a. RA symptoms are worst in the morning
b. dry eyes
c. round and movable nodules just under the skin
d. dark-colored stools
Answer: d. dark-colored stools
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a. Cause lactation to begin b. Produce spermatozoa c. Release follicle-stimulating hormone d. Release gonadotropin-releasing hormone
Which of the following is the most obvious finding during a physical assessment of a client with hypertension?
A) Sustained increase of either one or both systolic or diastolic measurements B) Hypotension in either one or both systolic or diastolic measurements C) Client is underweight D) Client is anemic
A chronic renal failure client is exhibiting signs of metabolic acidosis. Upon assessment of the client's respiratory status, the nurse would expect:
1. Kussmaul respirations. 2. Periods of apnea. 3. Dyspnea. 4. Cheyne-Stokes respirations.
The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient who has hepatitis. Which functions of the liver should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. Form bilirubin b. Produce white blood cells c. Synthesize clotting factors d. Store sodium and potassium e. Synthesize essential amino acids f. Phagocytize worn red blood cells