When prescribing medroxyprogesterone (Depo Provera) injections, essential education would include advising of the following potential adverse drug effects:
1. Hypertension and dysuria
2. Depression and weight gain
3. Abdominal pain and constipation
4. Orthostatic hypotension and dermatitis
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A) They remain homeless for a shorter period of time. B) There is usually some support from family. C) They experience greater difficulties with employment. D) The majority typically require institutionalization.
Thioridazine (Mellaril) is prescribed for a 72-year-old patient with a psychiatric disorder. It is most critical for the nurse to obtain information about preexisting
a. cataracts. b. heart disease. c. diabetes mellitus. d. chronic bronchitis.
The major difference between B cell lymphocytes and T cell lymphocytes is that
1. T cells produce clones. 2. B cells produce antibodies. 3. T cells produce antibodies. 4. B cells produce clones.
The nurse in a long-term care facility is aware that a health assessment will be _____________________________. (Select all that apply.)
a. the basis for the assignment of nursing diagnoses. b. done only at admission to facility. c. performed only by a registered nurse. d. a platform for the nursing care plan. e. ongoing for the duration of the stay.