Oral antiviral therapy is prescribed for a client with herpes zoster. The nurse would explain to the client that the medication is used to decrease (Select all that apply)
a. itching.
b. pain.
c. postherpetic neuralgia.
d. recurrence.
e. spreading.
B, C
When antivirals are started early in the disease, they can reduce pain and accelerate healing. They also seem to have a role in reducing the incidence of postherpetic neuralgia. Pain relief can also be obtained through analgesics and sedatives.
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1. Based on written tests 2. Against learning goals that were selected 3. Client contract 4. Strategies used
When preparing to remove a dressing, the nurse should don __________ gloves
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How does an ANOVA differ from a t test of independent samples?
1. An ANOVA allows the comparison of mean scores between and among two or more groups. This test notes that a difference is found, if there is one, but not where the difference lies. 2. An ANOVA is a much higher level test and has no comparison to a t test. 3. An ANOVA compares the means of two or more groups on the dependent measure but an independent t test compares pre- and post scores. 4. An ANOVA gives the reader information about the population of interest but not about the sample in a particular study.
A client has been prescribed propranolol (Inderal) for a dysrhythmia. Which side effects noted in the nursing assessment might be related to propranolol (Inderal)? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. 1. Bradycardia 2. Tachycardia 3. Hypertension 4. Hypotension 5. Hyperglycemia