A 58-year-old patient who has been diabetic since age 14 states he has pain in his feet and hands. What is this pain a result of?
A) An infectious process
B) Peripheral neuropathy
C) An autoimmune disorder
D) Hypertension
B
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Atropine 0.4 mg is to be given. Ampule is labeled gr 1/150/mL. What dose should the nurse administer?
a. 1.5 mL b. 0.25 mL c. 0.5 mL d. 1 mL
Which statement about myocardial infarction is correct?
a. Tissue death occurs from a sudden lack of blood supply to the heart muscle. b. The area of damage is always large. c. The person is having a stroke. d. Cancer is a risk.
A nurse is teaching a client about the various contraceptives on the market. Which of the following is a 100% effective method of birth control and protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?
A) Depo-Provera B) Oral contraceptives C) Rhythm method D) Abstinence
When a nurse answers questions posed by a cancer client in a thorough and accurate manner, the nurse is demonstrating the ethical principle of
A) Veracity B) Fidelity C) Justice D) Autonomy