A patient is being treated for active tuberculosis with ethambutol (Myambutol). The patient states to the nurse that he cannot identify the red and green on the electrical signals when he is driving
Based on this finding, what medical intervention is most appropriate?
A) Assess for photosensitivity
B) Discontinue ethambutol (Myambutol)
C) Decrease the ethambutol (Myambutol) dose
D) Administer vitamin B12
B
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An 86-year-old client is admitted to the emergency department from a long-term facility. The client has Alzheimer's disease, a history of falls with injury, atrial fibrillation, and a fever of unknown origin
The chest x-ray reveals a possible area of consolidation in the right lower lobe. The client is restless, irritable, and agitated. For best practice, prioritize the actions the nurse would take. (Prioritize sequence.) 1. Review drugs and doses 2. Serve as client advocate 3. Communicate with long-term facility 4. Assess for comfort and safety 5. Investigate vague signs and symptoms
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1. Her remaining skin is dry from heat exposure and needs moisture. 2. The client is unable to ambulate independently and must rely on the nurse for fluids. 3. The nurse identified a loss of body weight and is concerned about fluid loss. 4. The client's wounds are exudative and contribute to fluid loss.
These statements are about aging. Which is correct?
a. Most changes are rapid. b. People develop during the first half of their life. c. Changes in speech occur. d. Psychological and social changes occur.