A 19-year-old Mexican American is about to start taking ethambutol (Myambutol). Before beginning drug therapy, it would be critical for the nurse to assess the patient's
A) alcohol use and that it is carefully documented.
B) blood glucose level.
C) gross hearing and establish a baseline.
D) visual acuity and establish a baseline.
D
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The nurse must educate the patient and caregiver that large doses of narcotics are required to control pain. It is good to educate the patient and caregiver that the dose that works is the dose:
a. the physician ordered. b. that provides pain relief. c. that is not addictive. d. agreed upon by the patient.
After hearing horror stories about the signs, symptoms, and course of lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV), a high school student has asked a visiting sexual health educator about the odds of acquiring the disease among sexually active Americans
Which of the following facts will most accurately underlie the educator's response? A) LGV has been eradicated in the United States but still has significant prevalence and incidence in Southeast Asia and Central America. B) This disease is not common in the United States, but existing cases disproportionately affect women. C) Men who have sex with men are at particular risk of LGV. D) The virus that causes LGV is rare outside the tropics.
Some of the benefits of collective bargaining groups include which of the following? Select all that apply
a. the union contract guides standards b. the union includes both employees and some low-level management staff c. unions give a collective voice for employees d. members are able to be part of the decision-making process
The nurse caring for a patient who is taking amiodarone (Cordarone) will plan to assess the vital signs carefully for which common side effect?
a. Sudden increase in temperature b. Hypotension c. Bradycardia d. Depressed ventilation