The pediatric nurse explains to the student nurse that Reye syndrome is considered to be a two-phase illness because it usually occurs in conjunction with:
Select all answers that apply.
A) varicella.
B) influenza.
C) hepatitis B.
D) brain abscess.
A, B
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A client diagnosed with cardiomyopathy is being discharged to home. What client statement indicates discharge teaching has been effective?
A) "I will exercise as much as possible, regardless of feeling weak and short of breath." B) "My pants getting tight around the waist, means I'm eating too much and should cut back on food." C) "I will eat foods containing sodium only if drinking water with them." D) "I will see the doctor to discuss implanting a cardiac defibrillator next week."
Which of the following normally occurs during the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle?
a. The cervical mucus thickens. b. The endometrium degenerates and sheds. c. Estrogen causes the endometrium to regenerate. d. Menstrual flow consisting of blood and mucus occurs.
When patients are started on darbepoetin alfa (Aranesp) they need monitoring of their blood counts to determine a dosage adjustment in:
1. 6 weeks if they are a cancer patient 2. 1 week if they have chronic renal failure 3. 2 weeks if they are taking it for allogenic transfusion 4. Each week throughout therapy
A day shift nurse is caring for a patient with a repair of a rotator cuff. What is the ideal time for the nurse to assess respiratory status?
A. During the patient's bath B. Anytime during the shift C. At the beginning of the shift D. This patient does not need a respiratory assessment.