A patient is experiencing symptoms of exposure to environmental ragweed. About which medication should the nurse instruct this patient?
A. Antibiotics
B. Antihistamines
C. Antiviral medications
D. Antifungal medications
Answer: B
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During the morning community meeting, a client with psychosis becomes agitated, making loud threats to no one in particular, but the other clients appear increasingly uncomfortable. What action should the nurse facilitator take?
1. Address the client by name and say, "It sounds as if you are experiencing something very disturbing. Please go see the nurse who may be able to help you." 2. Direct the client by saying, "You need to sit quietly and listen until it's your turn to talk." 3. Accompany the client to his or her room so that the client can de-escalate. 4. Say to the group, "You all appear frightened by this behavior. What should we do about it?"
A patient with severe hepatic cirrhosis has developed severe ascites. What is the most important nursing assessment?
A) Abdominal girth B) Intake and output C) Respiratory status D) Nutritional intake
The body's first-line barrier defense is considered to be what?
A) Mast cells B) Mucous membranes C) Skin D) T cells
A nurse is reviewing the pathophysiology that may underlie a patient's decreased bone density. What hormone should the nurse identify as inhibiting bone resorption and promoting bone formation?
A) Estrogen B) Parathyroid hormone (PTH) C) Calcitonin D) Progesterone