Patients with postpolio syndrome are experts in their own care.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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A woman is diagnosed with Trichomonas vaginalis. She is being treated with metronidazole (Flagyl) orally. What factor is most important in the care of this patient?
A) Instruct her on safe sex B) Instruct her to drink red wine C) Instruct her to take two tablets if a missed dose D) Instruct her to have her partner treated
A parent reports that his 7-year-old child is very short compared to his peers, and his teeth came in slowly when he was younger. After searching the Internet the parent is worried about growth hormone deficiency (GHD)
Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate? A. "GHD is the only cause of the symptoms you describe." B. "Has your child ever had his thyroid evaluated?" C. "I will refer your child to an endocrinologist right away." D. "What did the dentist say about his teeth being delayed?"
The student nurse who is developing a plan of care for a postoperative patient who underwent abdominal surgery to remove a tumor. The student has chosen Risk for Infection as a nursing di-agnosis
Which of the following is the most appropriate goal for this diagnosis? a. The patient's wound drainage will de-crease in 2 days. b. The patient will report decrease in inci-sional pain by discharge. c. The progression of infection will be con-trolled or decreased. d. The patient will describe signs/symptoms of wound infection.
Living Wills and Durable Power of Attorney are:
a. examples of advance directives. b. best not spoken of in front of patients, for fear of upsetting or offending them. c. legal documents initiated by next-of-kin after the death of a loved one. d. usually shared by most patients with their health-care providers.