The LPN/LVN must be aware that digitalis can cause toxicity; it can also cause hormonal effects in male patients. Which of the following hormonal problems can this medication cause a male patient?
A. increased appetite and weight gain
B. swelling in the legs and feet
C. gynecomastia and tender breasts
D. discoloration around the neck and eyes
C. gynecomastia and tender breasts
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The management team of a large hospital is attempting to identify the specific cost of providing nursing services. This process is known as:
a. costing out services. b. fee-for-service care provision. c. priority nursing management. d. quality versus cost balance.
The woman was at the emergency department with a broken arm and bruises all over her torso. X-rays showed evidence of previous broken bones. Which behavior by the woman might be most worrisome to the ED nurse?
A. Asking the nurse, "Do you know where I can go to get away from him?" B. Clearly accepting the blame for the incident, saying "I'm such a rotten housekeeper. I can't do anything right." C. Crying, moaning, and begging for pain medication D. Saying "Do you think I should tell the police?"
When taking postoperative vital signs, you should
A) monitor the temperature every 15 minutes. B) count the pulse and respiration for one full minute. C) discontinue monitoring one hour after the patient returns. D) discontinue monitoring when you think the patient is stable.
The Joint Commission (TJC) goals include the safe and accurate delivery and reconciliation of medication administration. In which way is this goal measured?
a. Charting medications on an MAR b. Use of an admission medication list c. Use of the six rights of medication admin-istration d. Documentation of pharmacy accuracy in dispensing of medications