Certain diseases of the lower intestinal tract may be treated through a surgical procedure called
a. an ostomy. c. an edema.
b. chemotherapy. d. dialysis
a
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When explaining this health problem to the patient, how should the nurse describe it? A) "Cushing's disease happens when your pituitary gland doesn't stimulate your other glands enough." B) "Cushing's disease is a result of an overproduction of steroid hormones by your kidneys." C) "Cushing's disease most often happens when people are taking corticosteroid medications and stop them abruptly." D) "Cushing's disease often results from a growth on your kidney that causes inadequate production of steroids."
A patient is admitted for psychiatric observation after being arrested for breaking windows in the home of his former girlfriend, who had refused to see him
His history reveals abuse as a child by a punitive father, torturing family pets, and one arrest for disorderly conduct. The priority nursing diagnosis that should be considered is: a. Stress overload. b. Ineffective coping. c. Risk for self-directed violence. d. Risk for other-directed violence.
A client with respiratory depression is administered an opioid antagonist by the nurse. What ongoing assessment should the nurse perform when administering the opioid antagonist to the client?
A) Monitor vital signs every 5 to 15 minutes. B) Review allergy history and other treatment modalities. C) Teach different breathing patterns to the client. D) Monitor the blood pH level of the client.
The nurse is caring for a client who is concerned of having the beginning symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Which question is helpful in determining risk factors?
A) "Has your house been tested for high radon levels." B) "Do you have any family with Alzheimer's disease?" C) "How many times a week do you eat red meat?" D) "At which time of day do you experience most symptoms?"