Abatacept (Orencia) is prescribed for a patient
with severe rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse checks the patient's medical history, knowing that this medication would need to be used cautiously if which condition is present?
a. Coronary artery disease
b. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
c. Diabetes mellitus
d. Hypertension
ANS: B
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The nurse reasons that the cause of the inadequate intake could be cultural differences causing him to dislike the food he is served; excessive portions; depression or anxiety; or irritated mucous membranes in his mouth from the treatment he is receiving. This part of the decision-making progress is identified as: 1. Goal setting. 2. Data collection. 3. Exploring options. 4. Troubleshooting.
Veterans' hospitals are an example of which type of ownership?
A) For-profit B) Government-owned C) Proprietary D) Nonprofit
The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old in traction who has a nursing diagnosis of deficient diversional activity related to confinement in bed, evidenced by verbalization of boredom and lack of participation in play, reading, and schoolwork
Which of the following would be the best intervention? A) Offer the child reading materials. B) Enlist the aid of a child life specialist. C) Encourage the child to complete his homework. D) Ask for the parents' assistance.
The client with trigeminal neuralgia is about to undergo surgery for pain relief. The client asks how this surgery can relieve the pain associated with the condition. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "The surgeon will cut the connection between the cranial nerves to provide pain relief." B. "The surgeon will use an electrode to bypass the conduction of the trigeminal nerve." C. "An incision is made into the nerve itself, and an anesthetic is applied to the area." D. "A small artery compressing the nerve will be relocated."