A patient is receiving a medication that has difficulty crossing the blood–brain barrier. What type of healthy neuroglia does an intact blood–brain barrier indicate?
A) Microglia
B) Astrocytes
C) Neurons
D) Oligodendroglia
B
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a. are allergic to oral iron preparations. b. are unable to absorb oral iron. c. do not like the taste of iron. d. are hypertensive.
A patient has sustained a burn injury. Which nursing intervention is of the highest priority at this time?
1. determination of the type of burn injury 2. determination of the types of home remedies attempted prior to the patient's coming to the hospital 3. assessment of past medical history 4. determination of body weight
The nurse is screening a group of patients for risk factors related to thyroid cancer. Which patient should the nurse recognize as having the highest risk for developing thyroid cancer?
1. a 75-year-old patient with a history of sinus infections in childhood 2. a 70-year-old patient who refinishes furniture as a hobby 3. an 80-year-old patient whose diet consists largely of red meat 4. an 85-year-old patient who works outdoors without sunscreen
Which diagnoses would be written for stress as the cause of the problem?
A) Anxiety related to conflicts about values and goals in life B) Caregiver Role Strain related to long-term stress of care for a parent with Alzheimer's disease C) Spiritual Distress related to inability to accept diagnosis of terminal illness D) Hopelessness related to presence of disabling physical injuries