The nurse should consider teratogenic effects when caring for what clients?
Answer:
-A 29 year old client receiving prenatal care in her first trimester of pregnancy
-A 37 year old female client who is taking fertility drugs
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After teaching a group of nursing students about possible adverse reactions associated with trazodone, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Sexual dysfunction B) Insomnia C) Priapism D) Diarrhea E) Dry mouth
A patient with a diabetic foot ulcer will need to perform dressing changes after discharge. When should the nurse schedule the teaching session(s)?
1) Within 10 minutes after his next dose of oral pain medication 2) After the patient wakes up from a restful nap 3) Before the surgeon débrides the wound 4) Before the patient undergoes flow studies of his affected leg
During admission to the unit, a patient states, "I'm not worried about the results of my tests. I'm sure I'll be all right."
As he observes the patient, the nurse notes that the patient is shaky, tearful, and does not make eye contact. Unfortunately, the nurse is called away to an emergency before he has time to complete this discussion. Which of the following goals is most appropriate for the nurse to establish when returning to the patient? The patient will: a. Explain the reason for his incongruent statements b. Engage in diversional activities to cope with stress c. Express his concerns to his primary care provider d. Discuss his concerns and fears with the nurse
A patient is admitted with complications of long-term abuse of anabolic steroids. Which of the following patient histories should not surprise the nurse?
1. A 23-year-old personal trainer 2. A 17-year-old senior high school baseball player 3. A 35-year-old weightlifter 4. A 32-year-old professional football player 5. A 21-year-old downhill skier preparing for the Olympics