A patient is admitted to the hospital with severe dehydration and decreased albumin. What effect will the patient have if the prescribed dose of phenytoin (Dilantin) is administered?
A) Toxic serum level
B) Reduced serum level
C) Increased seizure activity
D) Thromboembolism
A
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1. Slight decline in memory 2. Increase in socialization 3. Increased energy and participation 4. Persistent sadness
A nurse has completed instruction regarding the DASH (dietary approaches to stop hypertension) eating plan for a patient with hypertension. Which patient statements would indicate additional education is required?
1. "I will take walks several times a week." 2. "I can drink a glass of wine weekly." 3. "I will avoid dairy products." 4. "I will avoid changing my intake of green leafy vegetables until my medication is stabilized." 5. "I will limit my intake of sodium and potassium."
Women in the middle adult age group are at risk for cancer of the breast and reproductive organs. The nurse can suggest the following in health promotion teaching:
A) "You need to contact your physician about mammography." B) "If there is not a history of cancer in the women of your family, you need not be concerned." C) "An annual physical exam is important to detect early signs and symptoms of cancer." D) "Self-breast exam monthly and an annual Pap smear are necessary for early detection of cancer."