Trifluridine is being administered to a patient who is being treated for epithelial keratitis. The nurse caring for this patient should know that which of the following is a local reaction to trifluridine?
A) Edema of the eyes
C) Cataract formation
B) Loss of visual acuity
D) Delayed wound healing
Answer: A) Edema of the eyes
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The nurse notes small (less than 0.5 cm), raised areas that contain serous fluid on a patient's arm. What term would the nurse use to document this finding?
a. Macule b. Papule c. Cyst d. Vesicle
How should the nurse respond when a patient with coronary artery disease asks why C-reactive protein (CRP) levels are being drawn for laboratory analysis?
A) "An elevated CRP level is a predictor of coronary artery disease." B) "An elevated CRP level means you will have a heart attack." C) "CRP is released from the heart during a heart attack." D) "CRP is released from atherosclerotic plaques."
In feeding the child with hydrocephalus, the nurse would include in the plan of care to: (Select all that apply.)
a. Feed the child in a calm, unhurried manner b. Dim the lights in the room to reduce stimulation c. Give firm support to the head and neck d. Burp the baby often e. Feed rapidly to prevent swallowing air
A nurse who provides care in a nursing home occasionally encounters colleagues' prejudices and misperceptions around the sexual wellness of residents. Which of the following statements reflects an appropriate view of sexual health in older adults?
A) "I think it's just so cute when residents think that they're dating each other." B) "We need to make sure that residents get the teaching they need before we allow a sexual relationship." C) "Older adults need companionship and comfort much more than they need sex." D) "Let's do all we can to facilitate competent residents' sexual relationships."