Azathioprine has significant adverse drug effects, including:
1. Hypertension
2. Hirsutism
3. Risk of cancer
4. Gingival hyperplasia
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You examine the patient for the hepatojugular reflux by examining for a rise in the jugular venous pressure after
a. applying firm pressure to the left upper quadrant of the abdomen for 30 to 60 seconds. b. lowering the head of the bed from a 45° angle until the patient is lying flat. c. palpating the liver for 20 seconds. d. applying firm pressure to the right upper quadrant of the abdomen for 30 to 60 seconds.
The nurse briefly summarized the home visit with the agency supervisor. How can discussing clients with a colleague help the nurse?
A. It helps confirm that the agency's policies and procedures and forms are fulfilled. B. It helps the nurse listen for patterns and themes in what clients have and have not said. C. It helps ensure appropriate referrals are suggested if the nurse has overlooked some aspect. D. It helps ensure the clients understand what the agency and the third-party payer can and cannot do for them.
The American Nurses Association House of Delegates adopted the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements in 2001. Which of the following is included in this code?
1. The profession of nursing is responsible for making political statements and supporting nurse-friendly candidates for office. . 2. The nurse's primary focus is on acute bedside nursing, followed by community health care to promote seamless care. 3. The nurse owes duty primarily to the physician to strive to protect health, safety, and the rights of the patient. 4. The nurse collaborates with other health professionals and the public in promoting community, national, and international efforts to meet health needs.