An 18-year-old male patient is treated with isotretinoin for acne. The nurse should instruct him to:
a. use a sunscreen of 15 SPF or higher daily.
b. use abrasive soap to aid in desquamation.
c. discontinue use of the drug if flaking of the skin occurs.
d. use the drug in conjunction with benzoyl peroxide.
a
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When planning nursing care for the older adult, the nurse knows the appropriate needs for this age group are
A) challenges and rewards. B) satisfaction and stability. C) financial and coping skills. D) support and meaningful relationships.
A woman has an ultrasound that dates her pregnancy at seven weeks' gestation. The woman asks the baby's gender. Which nursing response is indicated?
1. "The genitalia do not develop until after week 10." 2. "We don't disclose that information until after the first trimester." 3. "We will have to wait until your next ultrasound at 12 weeks to be able to tell if your baby is a boy or a girl." 4. "We will call you with the information after the ultrasound has been read by the radiologist."
The nurse is performing a physical examination on a 9-year-old boy who has experienced a tick bite on his lower leg and is suspected of having Lyme disease. Which assessment finding would the nurse expect to find?
A) Swelling in the neck B) Confusion and anxiety C) Ring-like rash on lower leg D) Hypersalivation
The nurse tells the client that the automatic nervous system is divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. Based on this information, what happens to the vital signs when the sympathetic nervous system is activated?
1 . Tachycardia 2 . Breathing rate normal 3 . Maintains normal body functions 4 . Prepares body for "fight-or-flight" response A) 1, 3 B) 1, 4 C) 2, 3 D) 3, 4