A client has been diagnosed with Paget's disease of the bone. The nurse knows that this client is likely to
A) develop painful urate crystal deposits.
B) undergo synovial fluid analysis.
C) have an alkaline phosphatase level that is significantly elevated.
D) have normal bone formation on x-ray examination.
C
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Just as there are certain components that should be included in cover letters, there are also those that should not be used. Which of the following is not correct regarding what should not be included in cover letters?
a. name signed in nonblack ink or blue ink b. repeating information c. nonindented paragraphs d. more than one page in length
With sudden cessation of renal function, all body systems are affected by the inability to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance and eliminate metabolic waste. In critically ill patients, renal dysfunction:
a. is a very rare problem. b. affects nearly two thirds of patients. c. has a low mortality once renal replacement therapy has been initiated. d. has little effect on morbidity, mortality, or quality of life.
An 85-year-old client with diabetes, heart disease, and renal insufficiency is admitted. What action should the nurse take to prevent falls by this particular client?
A. Provide assistance to the client in getting out of the bed or chair. B. Place the client in restraints to prevent movement without assistance. C. Maintain the client on complete bedrest with the siderails up at all times. D. Request that a family member remain with the client at all times to assist in am-bulation.
A patient who has been taking efavirenz (Sustiva) reports a sore throat, fever, and blisters. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Hold the dose and notify the prescriber. b. Document the report as the only action. c. Remind the patient that these are symptoms of opportunistic infection. d. Reassure the patient that these are common and expected side effects of the drug.