What ongoing laboratory monitoring will K.D. need?
What will be an ideal response?
Total lymphocyte count; CD4 cell count; viral load test; hepatitis A and C antibodies; hepatitis B
surface antibody, core antibody, and surface antigens; CBC; platelets; and routine blood chemistries.
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Repetitive seizure activity without a return to consciousness that lasts for ____________________ minutes is documented as status epilepticus
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
The nursing staff does not like the new system for medication administration. You have been chosen to represent your unit on a committee to evaluate the system
Which statement would be the most effective method to communicate your unit?s disapproval? 1. ?Over 75% of the nurses on unit 3M want to return to the previous process for passing meds.? 2. ?The physicians have complained and the nurses on 3M have voted to return to the old medication passing routine.? 3. ?The nurses on 3M do not like the new system. Do other units agree?? 4. ?There has been a 40% increase in medication errors on 3M since the new system began. We believe there is a problem.?
The nurse is caring for a patient with syphilis. In which order should the nurse explain the disease process to the patient?
Choice 1. appearance of a chancre and regional enlargement of lymph nodes Choice 2. localized development of gummas Choice 3. asymptomatic period Choice 4. skin rash on palms and feet
In terms of categories of controlled substance, which of the following descriptions reflects schedule IV drugs?
A) May lead to severe psychological dependence B) Has the highest potential for abuse C) May lead to limited physical dependence D) deemed safe for use in pregnancy