A goiter that does not secrete excess thyroid hormone is called a nontoxic goiter
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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A nurse has been following a male patient who is taking hydralazine, clonidine, and a diuretic for hypertension. After 2 weeks of medication therapy, the patient begins to complain of numbness and tingling in his hands and feet
The nurse suspects that these signs or symptoms are A) a result of new onset diabetes. B) an adverse effect of the diuretic. C) signs of peripheral neuritis. D) an idiosyncratic reaction to clonidine.
All middle range theories include which of the following?
A) Relatively concrete and specific phenomena B) Models for use in practice C) Definitions of the nursing paradigm D) Specific application principles for practice
How should a nurse leader assist a group meeting to stay on task and on time? Select all that apply
1. Set a convenient and quiet meeting time and place. 2. Allow only the key members to participate in group discussions. 3. Personally evaluate each idea as it comes up and then decide to keep or discard. 4. Ensure that members know what is expected as completed "prework." 5. Distribute an agenda prior to the meeting to ensure that all are prepared.
A client has been diagnosed with a gram-negative bacterial infection and has been prescribed a fluoroquinolone for treatment of this infection
What step of the bacterial DNA replication process is most likely being affected by the use of this medication? 1. It inhibits the enzyme DNA polymerase necessary for DNA replication. 2. It binds to the enzyme topoisomerase IV, preventing the new DNA strands from migrating to opposite sides of the cell, thus preventing bacterial cell replication. 3. It inhibits the relaxation of the supercoil prior to the unwinding process, which terminates replication. 4. It inhibits the unwinding of the two strands of the supercoil, thus terminating replication.