Body fluid precautions are used only for those patients with known infections
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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The leading cause of death in the acute and chronic phase of spinal cord injury is
A) renal failure. B) peripheral vascular disease. C) a respiratory complication. D) a cardiac dysthymia.
Slow progressive degeneration of joint articular cartilage results in which condition?
a. bursitis c. osteoarthritis b. Lyme disease d. rheumatoid arthritis
The client scheduled to have a radionuclide brain scan is worried about contaminating her family members with radioactive materials. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "The material completely clears within 6 to 12 hours, so it will be safe for you family to visit afterward." B. "Collect your urine in a special radioactive-proof container to avoid contamina-tion." C. "Liver enzymes break down the radioactive isotope, so you do not have to worry about contamination." D. "The reactive isotope poses no hazards to your family members as it passes through your body."
A client is diagnosed with parkinsonism. He is ordered to receive levodopa (L-dopa) 750 mg qid. What side effects should the nurse watch for?
a. Cardiac dysrhythmias, behavioral changes, and orthostatic hypotension b. Increased urination, increased libido, and muscle weakness c. Hypotension, anorexia, and dyspnea d. Decreased libido, hypertension, and palpitations