Post transplant a client is required to take immunosupressive medications. These medications make the client prone to the development of infections and what other condition?
a. arthritis c. cancers
b. autoimmune disord-ers d. neuromuscular dis-orders
C
Immunosuppressive medications make the client prone to the development of infections and cancers. Clients must have a regular medical checkup, including cancer screening tests.
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a. Administer levothyroxine (Synthroid). b. Administer propranolol (Inderal). c. Monitor the apical pulse. d. Assess for Trousseau's sign. e. Initiate telemetry monitoring.
The nurse is reviewing the bodily changes that occur with aging with a group of family members of older adults. Factors that affect the aging process include:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Health conditions 2. Heredity 3. Environment 4. Gender 5. Marital status
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What will be an ideal response?
A client who was admitted with gastrointestinal bleeding secondary to aspirin use therapy is being discharged. The client asks why acetaminophen (Tylenol) doesn't work as well as the aspirin the client had been taking. What would be the nurse's best response?
1. "You should take double the prescribed dose of Tylenol." 2. "Tylenol does not reduce inflammation." 3. "Tylenol is only appropriate for severe pain." 4. "Tylenol and aspirin are the same drug."