A child with allergic rhinitis is prescribed a nasal antihistamine spray. When advising parents about the use of such sprays, you would tell them about a rebound phenomenon. This phenomenon results in
A) a permanent increase in nasal secretions.
B) a decrease in histamine release after an initial increase.
C) an increase in nasal secretions after an initial decrease.
D) reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus.
C
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When assessing the abdomen, how long must the nurse listen to the abdomen to be able to accurately chart that bowel sounds are absent?
a. 30 seconds in each quadrant c. 3 minutes b. 1 minute d. 5 minutes
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend the use of personal protective equipment when the nurse is likely to come into contact with:
a. any client at any time. b. any body fluids. c. blood and blood products. d. any client suspected of being HIV positive.
The indicators the nurse would find useful for evaluation of outcomes relating to sleep improvement
include (more than one answer may be correct) A. fewer than 5 hours of sleep. B. decreased time falling asleep. C. fewer awakenings. D. dependence on sleep aids. E. ability to resume sleep after awakening. F. client perception of improvement.
A patient with end-stage renal failure has made the decision to be put on the kidney transplant waiting list and now eagerly anticipates the possibility of eventually being matched with a donor
How can the patient maximize his chances of being able to undergo a transplant when a kidney becomes available? A) Trying to stay free of infections B) Eating a high-protein diet C) Increasing the frequency of dialysis D) Withholding scheduled medications