A nurse preceptor asks a group of nursing students which genetic disease is an umbrella term for a group (with nine subtypes) of disorders of connective tissue that result in hyperelasticity of skin, hyperflexible joints, vascular fragility, and poor
wound healing. Which response by the students would indicate to the preceptor that they understand? a. Polycystic kidney disease c. Marfan syndrome
b. Ehlers-Danlos syn-drome (EDS) d. Von Recklinghausen disease
B
The preceptor would know that the students understand if they reply Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is an umbrella term for a group (with nine subtypes) of disorders of connective tissue that result in hyperelasticity of skin, hyperflexible joints, vascular fragility, and poor wound healing. Polycystic kidney disease is a disorder that causes cysts in the kidneys, liver, pancreas, and spleen. Marfan syndrome is another disorder of connective tissue, involving a triad of ocular, skeletal, and cardiovascular alterations. Von Recklinghausen disease is the development of multiple soft tumors of peripheral nerves, or neurofibromas, and an abnormal skin pigmentation.
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1. Monitor for peak and trough for toxicity. 2. Check the health care provider's orders for periodic lab draws. 3. Contact the health care provider if serum concentration is not within therapeutic range. 4. Check that this drug is prescribed with short intervals between doses. 5. Assess client for reduced cognitive function or confusion.
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1. "The team really needed an extra pair of hands today." 2. "It complicates things when you have a different team each day." 3. "Getting our two new admissions stabilized took up all of my time today." 4. "My nursing assistants need to be in-serviced on how to do a bladder scan."
Which type of injections involve the use of site rotation to prevent tissue damage from repeated injections?
A. insulin and tuberculin B. intramuscular and subcutaneous C. intradermal and intramuscular D. intradermal and subcutaneous