A patient with Cushing's disease undergoes irradiation of the pituitary gland. During the months required for the irradiation to produce its effect on the pituitary gland, the patient may be treated adjunctively with:
a. dexamethasone.
b. fludrocortisone acetate.
c. ketoconazole.
d. cosyntropin.
c
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Which of the following interventions in the care that preceded the death of a female, Jewish older American was most likely to have warranted special consideration?
A) The client required transfusions of packed red blood cells during her care. B) Assessment by a male physician was required. C) An autopsy was ordered due to the client's unique disease etiology. D) A do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order was recommended by the care team when the client's disease progressed.
The nurse is preparing discharge teaching for a client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmo-nary disease (COPD). Which nursing statement would be included in this intervention? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Are you familiar with pursed-lip breath-ing?" b. "It will be necessary to demonstrate pos-tural drainage techniques with a caregiv-er." c. "We will need to discuss alterations in your diet." d. "Can you explain the purpose of the med-ications you have been prescribed?" e. "There are some things I'd like to discuss about adaptive sexual practices."
It is crucial for the nurse to be able to make sound decisions using critical thinking because
a. it is the most efficient use of the nurse's time and resources. b. it uses previously learned knowledge in predictable situations. c. most clients have problems for which there are no textbook answers. d. nurses can recognize problems rapidly and provide speedy responses to situations.
A parent of a newborn is expressing concern about returning to work after taking time off under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
The nurse understands that the Act allows a new parent to take off from work for _____ weeks. (Record your answer as a whole number.) What will be an ideal response?