A 9-year-old child with Graves disease is seen at the pediatrician's office reporting sore throat and fever. The nurse notes in the history that the child is taking propylthiouracil. Which of the following would concern the nurse?
What will be an ideal response?
The child may have developed leukopenia.
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A client has a leg wound that is in the second stage of the inflammatory response. For what manifestation does the nurse assess?
a. Noticeable rubor b. Purulent drainage c. Swelling and pain d. Warmth at the site
As of November 1, 2012, there were a total of 10 confirmed cases of Hantavirus infection in people who were recent visitors (mid-June to end of August, 2012) to Yosemite National Park. Three visitors with confirmed cases died
Health officials believe that 9 out of the 10 people with Hantavirus were exposed while staying in Curry Village in the Signature Tent Cabins. This is an example of A) what the anticipated mortality rate would be if a family of five were planning to vacation in Yosemite National Park. B) the prevalence of Hantavirus one can anticipate if he or she is going to vacation in Yosemite National Park. C) the low rate of morbidity one can expect while traveling to Yosemite National Park. D) the incidence of people who are at risk for developing Hantavirus while staying in Yosemite National Park.
Which of the following procedures should a nurse teach a client with dysrhythmia to perform to evaluate his or her response to treatment?
A) Technique for monitoring drug toxicity B) Technique for palpating and counting the radial pulse C) Technique for monitoring cardiac response D) Technique for monitoring blood pressure
Don went to the audiologist and found out that his hearing was diminishing. After further diagnostic testing and examinations, it was determined he has otosclerosis. Don is completely confused
He is sent to your office as the nurse educator for this group of specialists to do client teaching. a. What type of teaching will you do? b. What type of treatment will Don receive? c. What are the complications of this treatment?