What physical changes during adolescence predispose the adolescent to body odor and acne?
A) growth of long bones C) hormonal changes
B) loss of calcium from bones D) decreased skin secretions
C
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Which finding is abnormal in an aging patient and should be reported to the physician? (Select all that apply.)
a. Altered sleep patterns b. Depression c. Forgetfulness d. Decreased postural stability e. Decreased problem-solving ability f. Fine motor tremors of the hands
The nurse is caring for a child with a urinary tract infection who is on trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim). What side effects of this medication should the nurse teach to the parents and the child? (Select all that apply.)
a. Rash b. Urticaria c. Pneumonitis d. Renal toxicity e. Photosensitivity
A few weeks ago, a nurse worked a shift with a colleague during which three oxycodone tablets went missing from the narcotic cupboard
As well, the nurse has noted that the colleague has sometimes documented the administration of oxycodone to patients only to have the patients continue to complain of pain. The nurse suspects that the colleague is taking the oxycodone from the unit for personal use. How should the nurse best follow up these suspicions? A) Organize coworkers and the colleague's family members to carry out an intervention B) Contact representatives from the state board of nursing C) Report these suspicions to the unit supervisor D) Confront the colleague with these suspicions
Critical pathways are tools that specify activities providers may use in a timely sequence to achieve desired outcomes. Which of the following is true about critical pathways?
1. Critical pathways are used only by nurses who are case managers. 2. Pathways are useful in pinpointing compliance issues. 3. Pathways are used when clients spend more than $10,000 on health care. 4. These pathways can be used with specific diagnoses.