Patients with ________ should be careful when using opioid analgesics because of the effect histamine may have on the bronchioles of the lungs.

A. congestive heart failure
B. diabetes
C. asthma
D. hypertension


Answer: C

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Which of the following factors can reduce total and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels while raising high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels? Choose all that apply

a. Diet b. Exercise c. Positive mental outlook d. Smoking cessation e. Minimal use of alcohol f. Drug therapy

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After receiving word from his oncologist that his tumor is malignant, the patient says to the nurse, "If you people had the faintest clue what you were doing, I wouldn't be like this."

The nurse should recognize that the patient may be experiencing which stage of grief? A) Denial B) Anger C) Bargaining D) Depression

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Which of the following assessment findings best supports the nursing diagnosis of pain in right knee joint related to degenerative process?

1. Paternal family history of osteoarthritis has been reported. 2. Client is observed grimacing when walking to bathroom. 3. Right knee appears edematous when compared to left knee. 4. Client rated the pain felt after walking at a 6 on a scale of 1 to 10.

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Which statement is true about the inheritance pattern of SCD?

a. If V.M.'s wife has sickle cell trait, each child will either have SCD or be a carrier. b. If V.M.'s wife does not have sickle cell trait, each child has a 50% risk of having SCD. c. If V.M.'s wife has sickle cell trait, each child will can either having SCD or be normal. d. If V.M. has children, each child will automatically have SCD regardless of his wife's status.

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