When conducting an economic evaluation, which of the following is a cost of interest from the patient's perspective?
A. Direct medical (out-of-pocket) costs
B. Indirect costs
C. Intangible costs
D. All of the above
Ans: D. All of the above
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Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to include in a teaching plan for a patient who takes pentamidine as Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PCP) prophylaxis?
A) Instruct the patient to contact the prescriber only when serious adverse effects occur. B) Advise the patient to avoid grapefruit juice while receiving treatment. C) Explain that the drug will be available in capsule form if injections are inconvenient. D) Explain that PCP infection is still possible despite pentamidine prophylaxis
The nurse observes a newborn 15 minutes after birth. Which infant behavior is abnormal?
a. Jerky movements of the extremities b. Sucking and chewing actions c. Lack of spontaneous startle reflex d. Fine tremors of the extremities
For a client who has undergone a tissue valve replacement, the most appropriate anticipatory guidance provided by the nurse would be
a. activity should be restricted to reduce stress on the valve. b. follow-up is important, since most tissue valves eventually need replacement. c. long periods of standing decreases venous return to the heart. d. modification of lifestyle can prevent associated dysrhythmias.
The physician orders a nasogastric tube (NGT) for the client with pancreatitis. The nurse explains that the purpose of the tube is:
A) relief from nausea and vomiting. B) reduction of pancreatic secretions. C) control of fluid and electrolyte balance. D) removal of irritants.