In which of the following patients is the use of steroids contraindicated?
A. Patients suffering from colitis
B. Patients suffering from gastrointestinal ulcers
C. Patients who have systemic fungal and local herpes infections
D. Patients suffering from renal disease
Answer: C
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a. recommends employing baby-sitters frequently. b. tells the parents about the realities of parenthood. c. offers her home phone number to provide herself as a resource. d. helps the new parents identify resources.
A staff nurse is promoted to nurse manager on his unit. Which of the following roles will he undertake as the nurse manager?
A) Caregiver B) Teacher C) Coordinator D) Counselor
If a male patient weighs 140 pounds when he is admitted to a long-term care facility and weighs 147 pounds 2 months later, his percent weight change during his hospital stay is
a. 3.5%. b. 5%. c. 7%. d. 14%.
A nurse is preparing for a therapeutic group meeting. Which describes the most optimal conditions for a therapeutic group? (A task group may need a table to perform its task.)
A) Open-ended membership; circle of chairs; group size of 5 to 10 members B) Open-ended membership; chairs around a table; group size of 10 to 15 members C) Closed membership; circle of chairs; group size of 5 to 10 members D) Closed membership; chairs around a table; group size of 10 to 15 members