Diagnostic testing reveals that a patient has areas of cerebral focal infarctions. The nurse plans care with the realization that which outcome is likely?
1. The patient will likely deteriorate into multiple system organ failure.
2. These areas of ischemia will likely extend into the brainstem.
3. The patient's symptoms may resolve with treatment.
4. The patient's symptoms will progress rapidly.
Answer: 3
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1. It can cause oral thrush or candidiasis. 2. Use a spacer when taking this medication. 3. It has no effect on any other health problems. 4. Rinse the mouth and spit after using this medication. 5. It is the most effective anti-inflammatory treatment for asthma.
For a client who has returned to the nursing unit after creation of a continent ileostomy (Kock pouch), the action the nurse would include in the plan of care is
a. attach the catheter to straight drainage initially for several days. b. irrigate the pouch daily with sterile solutions only. c. provide a permanent appliance and assist the client in application. d. restrict oral intake until ileal drainage is profuse.
Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for the patient who has just received a prescription for a new medication?
a. Noncompliance related to new drug ther-apy b. Impaired memory related to new drug therapy c. Lack of knowledge regarding newly pre-scribed drug therapy d. Deficient knowledge related to newly prescribed drug therapy
Who was the best known epidemiologist of the 19th century and used population data and personal observations to investigate the epidemic of cholera that occurred from 1848 through 1854?
A) William Farr B) John Graunt C) Florence Nightingale D) John Snow