A 33-year-old man with AIDS is being treated for cytomegalovirus retinitis and has been prescribed ganciclovir
The nurse who is participating in this patient's care should recognize that this treatment necessitates which of the following assessments?
A) Daily assessment of the patient's orientation and cognition
B) Close monitoring of the patient's WBC differential
C) Ultrasound bladder scanning
D) Auscultation of the patient's apical heart rate
B
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A nurse teaches a client with functional urinary incontinence. Which statement should the nurse include in this client's teaching?
a. "You must clean around your catheter daily with soap and water." b. "Wash the vaginal weights with a 10% bleach solution after each use." c. "Operations to repair your bladder are available, and you can consider these." d. "Buy slacks with elastic waistbands that are easy to pull down."
Medication errors can result in prolonged hospitalization for a client. _____
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
A nurse is caring for a patient who undergoing preliminary testing for a hematologic disorder. What sign or symptom most likely suggests a potential hematologic disorder?
A) Sudden change in level of consciousness (LOC) B) Recurrent infections C) Anaphylaxis D) Severe fatigue
Which of the following drugs would be of most benefit to a patient who is at risk for post-renal biopsy bleeding?
a. Epoetin alfa (Epogen) b. Desmopressin (DDAVP) c. Calcitriol (Rocaltrol) d. Mannitol (Osmitrol)