The nurse is working on the renal transplant unit. To reduce the risk of infection in a patient with a transplanted kidney, it is imperative for the nurse to do what?
A) Wash hands carefully and frequently
B) Ensure immediate function of the donated kidney
C) Instruct the patient to wear a face mask
D) Restrict visitors
A
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a. Disease prevention b. Health promotion c. Health improvement d. Specific protection
An older patient is starting a new medication that is metabolized in the liver and excreted by the kidneys. Which is the best assessment to monitor the patient's ability to tolerate the medication?
a. Liver function tests b. Drug side effects experienced by the patient c. Kidney function tests d. Therapeutic drug levels
The nurse and a client are discussing the client's tendency to develop numerous "colds" during the winter months. The client's health history reveals that he is a 1 pack a day smoker
Which of the following nursing statements is most appropriate regarding the possible relationship between the client's cigarette smoking and the frequency of winter colds? 1. "Smoking decreases your body's immune system, and so you can't fight off the colds as effectively." 2. "If you stopped smoking you would have fewer colds and just generally feel bet-ter all year around." 3. "The nicotine in the cigarettes has an effect on your blood vessels, decreasing the circulation of antibodies that would attack the cold viruses." 4. "Smoking damages the little hairs in your nose and airways so they can't trap the airborne cold viruses and keep them from entering your body."
____________________ elevates an area of the body off the surface of the bed to prevent pressure.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).