Which patient on zidovudine is at the highest risk for developing lactic acidosis?
1. A pregnant adolescent
2. An intravenous drug user
3. A 12-year-old with concomitant asthma
4. A person with type 1 diabetes
Correct Answer: 1
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a. Lethargic b. Alert c. Oriented d. Comatose
A patient with anorexia nervosa requires parenteral nutrition support. This patient demonstrates signs of marasmus. What intervention should the nurse make to prevent a complication for which this patient is at increased risk?
A) Limiting of initial dextrose dosing B) Depletion of potassium before TPN initiation C) Proper hand hygiene D) Change of TPN solution bag every 24 hours
An older patient reports that sleep was being severely affected by the need to urinate frequently. The patient states he has begun restricting his fluid intake after 5 PM to help with the problem. The nurse responds
a. "Have you seen a decrease in waking up since you cut back on fluids?" b. "You need sufficient fluids, so don't be too restrictive." c. "You need the same amount over 24 hours, so drink enough by dinnertime." d. "Have you had your prostate checked by your health care provider?"
What should the nurse do to assist a patient who is having difficulty swallowing tablets?
a. Administer the medication with less fluid. b. Insert a nasogastric tube and instill the medication. c. Crush the medications and administer with a small amount of food. d. Administer the tablets one at a time with plenty of water.