The nurse is assessing an adult patient who reports painful joints. Upon further assessment the nurse notes a bull's-eye rash on the patient's thigh. Based on this data which diagnosis does the nurse suspect?
1) Lyme disease
2) Myasthenia gravis
3) Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
4) Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
ANS: 1
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The nurse will contact the provider to: a. discuss IM dosing. b. request an order for folic acid. c. suggest an increased dose. d. suggest platelet transfusion therapy.
Treatment resources that focus on restorative care for people with chronic illness and disabilities are: (Select all that apply.)
a. outpatient clinics. b. long-term health care facilities. c. home care. d. rehabilitation agencies. e. hospice agencies.
A nurse is teaching a newly diagnosed diabetic mellitus Type 1 patient and family about the administration of insulin. It will be important for the nurse to include:
1. Rotating the injection sites with each dose. 2. Only using 1 mL syringes for dosing. 3. Giving the amount of insulin, then checking the blood glucose levels. 4. Providing sugary snacks when the glucose level is at 120 or above.
A prescription reads, "percodan tablets, dispense 120, take 1 tablet by mouth every 6 hours as needed for back pain." The technician should:
A. refer the patient to another pharmacy B. refuse to fill the prescription and return it to the patient C. call the regional DEA office to report a forged prescription D. fill the prescription as written