An AIDS patient is to receive zidovudine (AZT, ZDV, Retrovir). What is the most serious side effect that the nurse should include in teaching?
A) Nausea and vomiting
B) Bone marrow suppression
C) Bleeding disorders
D) General malaise
B
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The nurse should teach which of the following to a patient receiving an orthosis?
A) Oil the joints of the device every other day. B) Use a hanger to relieve pruritus under the device. C) Wear tight-fitting stockings under the device. D) Clean and inspect the skin daily under the device.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) acted to make cultural competence a priority in health care. Federal standards were issued that included which of the following?
a. Clients are expected to agree to medical services, regardless of their cultural be-liefs. b. Hiring practices of hospitals should not be affected by these standards. c. Interpreters should be available to all non–English-speaking clients. d. Nursing staff that are of the same culture as the client should care for the client.
What is the most important information to be included in the discharge planning for an infant with gastroesophageal reflux?
a. Teach parents to position the infant on the left side. b. Reinforce the parents' knowledge of the infant's developmental needs. c. Teach the parents how to do infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). d. Have the parents keep an accurate record of intake and output.
Using your knowledge of the mechanism of action of the bisphosphonates, select the true statement related to their use in the treatment of osteoporosis.
A. It is advisable not to take the bisphosphonates within 2 hours of taking calcium supplements, caffeine, or antacids because absorption will be increased. B. It is advisable not to take the bisphosphonates within 1 hour of taking calcium supplements, caffeine, or antacids because absorption will be decreased. C. It is advisable not to take the bisphosphonates within 2 hours of taking calcium supplements, caffeine, or antacids because absorption will be decreased. D. It is advisable not to take the bisphosphonates within 1 hour of taking calcium supplements, caffeine, or antacids because absorption will be increased.