The nurse cautions the homosexual man that his inflamed rectal tissue and rectal tear put him at risk for:
a. an abscess.
b. human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
c. hemorrhoids.
d. rectal hemorrhage.
B
Open lesions and inflamed tissue increase the risk of HIV infection.
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The nurse is reviewing an older patient's prescribed medications and realizes the patient is at risk for xerostomia. Which medications would increase the patient's risk for this disorder? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Diuretics 2. Antibiotics 3. Antihistamines 4. Anticoagulants 5. Tricyclic antidepressants
The nurse has developed a plan of care for a 6-year-old with muscular dystrophy. He was recently injured when he fell out of bed at home. Which intervention would the nurse suggest to prevent further injury?
A) Recommend the bed's side rails be raised throughout the day and night. B) Suggest a caregiver be present continuously to prevent falls from bed. C) Encourage a loose restraint to be used when he is in bed. D) Recommend raising the bed's side rails when a caregiver is not present.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2009), which statement is true regarding the salaries for registered nurses?
a. the lowest 10% earned less than $39,000 b. the average salary for all categories of registered nurses was $66,530 c. the top 10% earned over $150,000 d. the average salary for all categories of registered nurses was $55,830
A client in the intensive care unit becomes very cognizant of the nurse's touch. This is a function of which system?
A) General adaptation syndrome B) Local adaptation syndrome C) Reticular activating system D) Peripheral nervous system