Which of the following is the best sample for testing cholesterol levels?
A. Urine
B. Whole blood
C. Plasma
D. Serum
Answer: D
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A) Helping the man to return to the roles that he has in his life B) Helping the man understand the benefits of adhering to treatment and consequences of nonadherence C) Facilitating as early a discharge as possible while simultaneously ensuring patient safety D) Taking measures to extend the patient's life expectancy as long as possible
A 22-year-old beginning treatment with methylphenidate (Concerta) for adult ADHD tells the nurse
"I have been stupid ever since I was a kid. I was wild and never sat still. I drove the teachers nuts. My parents could not do anything with me. I hung out with the losers when I was a teen because they were the only ones who would accept me. Now, I cannot please my wife or keep a decent job. Everyone gets all bent out of shape because I cannot remember dates and times and I cannot seem to concentrate to get jobs done.". The nurse planning care for the client should initially consider a. cognitive therapy to help address internalized beliefs. b. group therapy to allow comparison of feelings with others. c. marriage counseling to sustain interpersonal relationships. d. vocational counseling to identify needed occupational skills.
The manager is conducting an informal negotiation between two staff members who have had ongoing difficulty working together peacefully
Most recently there was an argument about who would be scheduled for first lunch each day. At this stage of the informal negotiation, the manager is focusing on managing the emotions and setting the ground rules. Which stage does this demonstrate? 1) Setting the stage 2) Conducting the negotiation 3) Making offers and counteroffers 4) Agreeing on resolution of the conflict
The nurse has just administered a new antibiotic to a patient. What sign or symptom should the nurse be alert to that would be an early indication of an anaphylactic reaction?
a. Wheezing b. Shortness of breath c. Difficulty swallowing d. Angioedema