A 45-year-old African-American client comes to the clinic complaining of fatigue, thirst, and frequent urination
During the exam, the nurse notices areas of hyperpigmentation around the neck and in the axillae. Which of the following would the nurse do next?
A) Document the benign findings.
B) Perform a random blood sugar test.
C) Ask the client about a family history of cancer.
D) Refer the client for medical follow-up.
B
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Penicillin VK is available in a 500-mg tablet. The nurse would instruct the client to take ________ tablet(s) at each dose.
After abdominal surgery, a client feels bloated and is unable to pass gas. Appropriate nursing interventions include:
A) restrict foods to reduce gas production. B) encourage fluid intake of 3000 mL/day. C) assist with ambulation. D) press gently on the abdomen to promote expulsion of gas.
The drugs that have been known as major tranquilizers are now called:
a. antidepressants b. antipsychotics c. anxiolytics d. mood stabilizers
Research proposals may be eligible for an expedited review by the IRB if they involve minimal risk to participants. This means that
a. there is a very low risk of harm or discomfort to study participants, no more than that involved in daily life or routine physical or psychological exams. b. the study will be based on the analysis of existing specimens or data only. c. there is some chance of harm to study participants due to invasive procedures. d. the study will only involve subject 18 years or older who have given consent.