The common cold, appendicitis, and urinary tract infections are examples of what type of illness?
1. Chronic
2. Disabling
3. Emergency
4. Acute
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Acute illness is an illness or disease that has a relatively rapid onset and short duration.
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A nurse teaches a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus who is prescribed glipizide (Glucotrol). Which statement should the nurse include in this client's teaching?
a. "Change positions slowly when you get out of bed." b. "Avoid taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)." c. "If you miss a dose of this drug, you can double the next dose." d. "Discontinue the medication if you develop a urinary infection."
Following a paracentesis, the nurse must monitor for which of the following complications postoperatively?
A) internal bleeding B) colon spasms C) dehydration D) leucopenia
An 88-year-old client will be discharged from the hospital on a variety of medications. How can the nurse best ensure that the client is capable of taking the medication safely at home?
A. Have the client actively participate in drug administration during hospitalization. B. Include the client's children in discussions regarding proper medication adminis-tration. C. Give the client a pamphlet outlining the actions, side effects, and doses of all prescribed drugs. D. Make a chart for the client, showing exactly which drugs are to be taken at dif-ferent times during the day.
The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with peripheral vascular disease. The client is obese, has a 30-year history of cigarette smoking, and works as a contractor
Which of the following should the nurse instruct the client about the diagnosis? 1. Nicotine primarily affects coronary arteries and the lungs. 2. The client's occupation is a major risk factor. 3. Nicotine is a vasoconstrictor. 4. Obesity is a factor in cardiovascular disease but not peripheral vascular disease.