A nurse recognizes that a patient with an STI may not cooperate in reporting sexual contacts. What fears might prevent reporting? (Select all that apply.)

You are admitting a patient with a diagnosis of inflammation of the right ankle. Which of the following statements is true regarding acute inflammation?

A) Inflammation is the same as infection. B) Inflammation may impair the healing process. C) Inflammation is a defensive reaction intended to remove an offending agent. D) Inflammation inhibits the release of histamines in the tissues.

When working with a patient suspected of substance abuse, the nurse is particularly interested in determining the cause of a patient's

a. acute abdominal pain. b. recurring insomnia. c. extensive history of falls. d. chlordiazepoxide (Librium) prescription.

The nurses are discussing how nursing informatics has changed their lives. Which of the following statements indicates that the nurse is least likely to be utilizing nursing informatics?

1. "I don't have to attend classes at the college. I can do the work to get my graduate degree from my den." 2. "If a tornado came through, all of our records would be lost." 3. "The computer notified me that I was about to give the client an ordered medication to which the client is allergic." 4. "I printed off some new information about controlling hypertension for my client."

The client complains of numbness of the throat and tongue after taking benzonatate (Tessalon). What instruction should the nurse provide for the client?

1. Take one-half the prescribed dose. 2. Swallow the medication whole. 3. Stop taking benzonatate immediately, because this is a life-threatening emergency. 4. Take benzonatate with an antihistamine.