When the bedfast patient is turned on his side, place a/an ____________________ behind the patient's back.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
pillow
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1. 0.002 mL 2. 0.5 mL 3. 0.02 mL 4. 2 mL
A patient has been prescribed orlistat (Xenical) for the treatment of obesity. When providing relevant health education for this patient, the nurse should ensure the patient is aware of what potential adverse effect of treatment?
A) Bowel incontinence B) Flatus with oily discharge C) Abdominal pain D) Heat intolerance
The nurse is collecting data at the immunization clinic. Which disclosure by the patient would cause the nurse to withhold the administration of the varicella vaccine?
1. a blood transfusion after undergoing surgery 3 months ago 2. history of an allergic reaction to yeast bread 3. itching and swelling on the face and hands after ingesting eggs 4. a low-grade temperature within the past 2 days
A variety of hormones have been implicated in the causation of postpartum depression, including:
a. growth hormone b. estrogen c. testosterone d. aldosterone