A nurse counsels a woman considering estrogen replacement therapy. Of which important risks of estrogen therapy should the patient be informed? You may select more than one answer
1. Breast cancer
2. Cardiovascular events
3. Endometrial hyperplasia
4. Endometrial cancer
5. Decreased mineralization in bone
Correct Answers: 1, 2, 3, 4
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A client who had a myocardial infarction yesterday has pain medication ordered PRN for discomfort or agitation. The evening nurse's initial assessment indicates the client has not received any pain medications all day
Vital signs are within normal limits, but the client is sweating profusely. Smiling, the client informs the nurse that he has been experiencing some pain since early morning. Which of these actions should the nurse take? a. Administer the largest dose of pain medication allowed, since the client has not received it all day. b. Administer the minimum dose of pain medication, and reassess the client's level of pain 30 minutes after administration and again at the minimal time interval for repeat dosing. c. Continue to withhold the ordered pain medication because vital signs are within normal limits and the client is smiling. d. Encourage the client to continue to do without ordered pain medication to avoid addiction.
Which of the following is the effect of protein catabolism in a client with severe burns?
A) It compromises wound healing and immunocompetence. B) It compromises dexterity and mobility. C) It maximizes the risk of sodium retention and hypotension. D) It maximizes the risk of impaired ventilation.
The nurse interviews a 28-year-old client with a new medical diagnosis of endometriosis. Which of the following questions are most appropriate? (Select all that apply.)
A. "Are you having hot flashes?" B. "Are you experiencing pain during intercourse?" C. "Is a vaginal discharge present?" D. "Are you having pain during your period?" E. "Have you noticed any skin rashes?"
A client is prescribed a medication and is concerned it might have teratogenic effects. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. "Let me check the pregnancy risk category of the drug." 2. "Are you in your first trimester of pregnancy?" 3. "If your health care provider ordered the medication, it should be okay." 4. "You should avoid taking any medications while pregnant."