Palliative care is interdisciplinary team-based care that is focused on the relief of suffering for clients with serious illness. What is an example of progressive chronic illness that palliative care is especially appropriate?
A) Stroke
B) Major myocardial infarction
C) Congestive heart failure
D) Cancer
C
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a. Loop diuretic b. Nitroglycerin c. Cardiac glycoside d. Beta-adrenergic blocker
An interpreter asks the nurse, "What is cholesterol?" while helping the nurse communicate with a patient. Which of the following should the nurse do?
a. explain what cholesterol is b. ask the interpreter why they want to know c. ignore the interpreter's question d. tell the interpreter later what cholesterol is
An elevation in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) most likely would be related to which comorbid condition?
1. Diabetes mellitus 2. Renal insufficiency 3. Iron-deficiency anemia 4. Hyperthyroidism
The nurse reads that a newly discovered drug is a functional antagonist for some commonly administered medications. The nurse interprets this information as indicating the new drug could have which actions? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Blocks alpha receptors 2. Enhances drug excretion 3. Blocks beta receptors 4. Speeds drug metabolism 5. Inhibits protein synthesis