Which of the following people would benefit most from acetaminophen?
A. someone needing to reduce inflammation of the joints
1 B. someone who is drinking alcohol
C. someone who has muscle aches
D. someone on anticlotting medication
C. someone who has muscle aches
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The client with a diagnosis of lung cancer is scheduled to have a liver scan and asks you why this procedure is being done. What is your best response?
A. "Cigarette smoking can also cause liver cancer. The treatment for lung cancer is different if it has spread to the liver than if it is only confined to the lungs." B. "The treatment for lung cancer is different if it has spread to the liver than if it is only confined to the lungs." C. "Some treatments are toxic to the liver and it is best to test liver function before these treatments are started." D. "An enlarged liver can interfere with cancer therapy, so the doctor wants to make certain of the liver's size and position before therapy is started."
Calling Mrs. Carrol "dearie" is
a. Patronizing b. An example of empathy c. A hindrance to effective communication d. Both A and C
A motor vehicle accident victim is received in the emergency department (ED) of a small community hospital. The patient is unconscious and vital signs are P 120, R 44, and BP 74.32
A transfer is indicated; however, the patient cannot sign the consent. The appropriate action to take is A) keep the patient in the ED until a family member of the patient can sign the consent. B) transfer the client and document the reason consent was not obtained. C) admit the patient at the community hospital until a consent can be signed. D) to transfer the patient with a physician accompanying the injured victim.
The patient is complaining of a severe sore throat and fever and has large, tender cervical lymph nodes, deeply inflamed pharynx with exudate, and a diffuse sandpaper-like rash. What is the most likely cause?
A) Mononucleosis B) Streptococcal pharyngitis C) Viral pharyngitis D) Candida albicans