Which clinical manifestation or assessment finding indicates effectiveness of the therapy for the client with polycythemia vera?
A. Hematocrit of 65%
B. Bilateral darkening of the conjunctiva
C. Blood pressure change from 180/150 to 160/90
D. Unplanned weight loss of 6 lb over a month's time
C
Measures that effectively reduce erythrocyte concentration and blood viscosity also reduce blood pressure.
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A) Hypertension B) Fever C) Tachycardia D) Azotemia
What is the most abundant inorganic substance in the human body?
a. Glucose b. Fat c. Water d. ATP e. Iron
When conducting a health assessment, you ask a client if he is using any dietary supplements. The client states that he is not
Later, when recounting his medications, the client tells you he takes glucosamine three times a day to help with arthritis pain. Your best response would be: 1. "Glucosamine is considered a dietary supplement, not a medication.". 2. "You should discuss all dietary supplements with your PCP before using them to avoid adverse effects.". 3. "Glucosamine has not received any negative reports so should be OK to use.". 4. "Other clients have told you how much glucosamine helps pain.".
Following treatment with praziquantel (Biltricide) for tapeworm infestation, the nurse would expect to administer:
1. yogurt. 2. a laxative. 3. an antacid. 4. a liquid diet.