Glucocorticoids are contraindicated in patients with:
a. systemic lupus erythematosus.
b. rheumatoid arthritis.
c. systemic fungal infections.
d. asthma.
c
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A person suffering from paranoid schizophrenia is discharged from an inpatient facility before community mental health services can be established for him. Which statement most appropriately describes this action?
a. The client has a right to be discharged to the least restrictive environment. b. The client is not competent to be discharged without community mental health resources for his transition to a less restrictive environment. c. The client has a responsibility to ask to remain in the inpatient setting. d. The client will demonstrate improved compliance with treatment once in a less restrictive environment.
A hospital laboratory technologist is analyzing the complete blood count (CBC) of a patient. Which of the following statements best reflects an aspect of the platelets that would constitute part of the CBC?
A) Platelets originate with granulocyte colony-forming units (CFU). B) The half-life of a platelet is typically around 8 to 12 days. C) The ?-granules of platelets contribute primarily to vasoconstriction. D) New platelets are released from the bone marrow into circulation.
The nurse instructs the caregiver to administer the patient's intermittent tube feeding. Which does the nurse include in caregiver teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. Maintain tube patency with frequent irri-gations. b. Keep the feeding tube capped between feedings. c. Complete feeding before checking tube placement. d. Store opened cans of formula in the refri-gerator.
A nurse is working with a patient whose ethnic background emphasizes collective family decision making. The nurse needs to teach this patient self-care of diabetes, including how to take blood glucose readings and adjust insulin doses
The best action for the nurse to take in this situation is to a. confirm the patient's beliefs in this cultural value. b. discuss the family's wishes to be involved in care. c. plan to include both patient and family in teaching. d. wait for family to come before teaching the patient.