A patient infected with HIV is being monitored for the development of AIDS. Which characteristics would the nurse monitor?
1. White blood count
2. CD4+ T-cell count
3. Presence of recurrent E. coli urinary tract infection
4. Presence of Pneumocystis jiroveci (PJP) infection
5. Presence of cytomegalovirus (CMV)
2, 4, 5
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A patient was hospitalized for a reaction to a psychotropic medication. A new medication was prescribed, and the patient was monitored for 24 hours
During pre-discharge planning, the case manager learned that the patient received a notice of eviction on the day of admission. Select the most appropriate action for the case manager. a. Cancel the patient's discharge from the hospital. b. Contact the landlord who evicted the patient to further discuss the situation. c. Arrange a temporary place for the patient to stay until new housing can be arranged. d. Determine whether the adverse medication reaction was artificial, because the patient had nowhere to live.
Which type of play should the nurse encourage for a preschool-age child that is hospitalized?
A) Playing an electronic handheld game B) Dressing in the mother's coat to play house C) Turning out the lights to play hide and seek D) Planting flower bulbs that can be watched growing next spring
A client is ordered to receive epinephrine (Adrenalin) to relieve shortness of breath. Which additional effects would the nurse expect?
a. Decrease in respiratory rate b. Decrease in blood pressure c. Increase in heart rate d. Decrease in oxygen saturation
Path-goal theory suggests that leaders should respond to followers who need clarity and control from a(n)
a. Achievement style b. Supportive style c. Directive style d. Participative style