You assess a client in the local neighborhood clinic. He exhibits signs and symptoms of TB, yet has a negative tuberculin skin test result. You suspect that the physician may further test the client because he
A) visited Central America recently.
B) is recovering from jet lag.
C) is HIV positive.
D) works in a factory setting.
C
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The preceptor is watching a nursing student care for a male patient who requires a condom catheter. Which action by the nursing student indicates that the procedure is performed correctly?
a. Sterile gloves are donned before touching the catheter. b. Adhesive tape is applied securely around the base of the penis. c. Water-soluble lubricant is applied to the end of the catheter. d. The foreskin is returned to its natural position before the catheter is applied.
The nurse is providing care to an elderly female patient newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Which of the following should the nurse discuss with this patient to reduce the risk of falling?
1. Home and ambulation safety 2. Adequate protein and carbohydrate consumption 3. History of strokes 4. History of wrist fractures
The nurse is preparing to administer IV calcium chloride to a patient with a low serum calcium level. Which drug on the patient's medication record, administered concurrently, would require additional patient monitoring by the nurse?
a. Digoxin (Lanoxin) b. Pantoprazole (Protonix) c. Lorazepam (Ativan) d. Furosemide (Lasix)
During the stabilization phase of drug therapy for a patient who is hospitalized with a psychiatric disorder, which action would be most appropriate?
A) Discussing the timing of tapering the medication B) Instructing the patient about relapse prevention C) Determining whether the medication is losing its effect D) Assessing the patient for target symptoms and side effects