A 42-year-old woman reveals an intake of medications. Which medication if reported by the client would alert the nurse to the need to assess the client for thrombophlebitis?
A) Antihypertensive
B) Antidepressant
C) Oral contraceptive
D) Antilipid agent
C
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A) Assessment for diarrhea B) Assessment for occult blood in the patient's stool C) Assessment of the patient's urine for hematuria D) Assessment for hemoptysis
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which patient outcomes are major goals of antiretroviral therapy? (select all that apply)
a. Prevention of opportunistic infections b. Conversion to an HIV-negative antibody status c. Reduction of the number of viral particles in the patient's blood d. Increase in CD4+ cells e. Decrease in CD8+ cells f. Prevention of disease spread
The pediatric nurse caring for hearing-impaired children teaches parents the following recommended guidelines for communicating with their children
Select all answers that apply. A) Speak slowly and in a loud tone of voice. B) Face toward the child when communicating. C) Position yourself above the child's eye level. D) Call out to the child prior to diverting attention.