Thoracentesis is the removal of fluid from the pleural space.
a. true
b. false
Answer: a. true
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
What life-threatening side effect is associated with diuretic therapy?
a. Muscle weakness or leg cramps. b. Excess thirst. c. Low blood pressure. d. Diarrhea, anorexia, nausea, and vomiting.
A client has recently undergone an organ transplant. The physician has ordered corticosteroids along with other immunosuppressive drugs to prevent rejection of the transplanted organ. When educating a client who has been prescribed corticosteroids long term, which of the following should the nurse caution the client about?
a. Avoiding abrupt discontinuation b. Eating yogurt cultures c. Getting too much sleep d. Skin thickening
Which of the following is good advice to follow when near a pool?
A. Swim in the lane nearest the deck for safety. B. Dive in at the shallow end of the pool very carefully. C. Keep emergency rescue numbers in the pool area. D. Keep all doors going into the pool unlocked at all times. E. Keep extra swim goggles available for swimmers to use.