A patient has infective endocarditis. Which risk factors should the healthcare professional assess this patient for?
a. Rheumatic fever
b. Intravenous drug use
c. Prosthetic heart valve
d. Aortic regurgitation
e. Heart valve disease
Answer:
b. Intravenous drug use
c. Prosthetic heart valve
d. Aortic regurgitation
e. Heart valve disease
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A patient develops a virulent staphylococci infection of the right leg. The circulating lymphocyte containing the antigenic message returns to the nearest lymph node. This is known as the:
A) Recognition stage B) Proliferation stage C) Response stage D) Effector stage
Upon entering the room, the nurse observes the 78-year-old patient reading an information brochure at the end of her extended arms. What ocular disorder is this patient likely experiencing?
A) Cataracts B) Age-related macular degeneration C) Presbyopia D) Chronic open-angle glaucoma
A patient, taking NSAIDs for osteoarthritis, is admitted with acute erosive gastritis caused by alcohol ingestion. Which of the following would be a priority for this patient?
1. assess what other pain control measures help with the arthritis 2. suggest opioids be used for arthritis pain control 3. encourage alcohol consumption with meals 4. instruct to avoid alcohol with NSAIDs use