The nurse is following a patient who is starting treatment with propylthiouracil for hyperthyroidism. In addition to clinical response and thyroid function studies, it is most important that the nurse follow:
a) serum creatine
b) serum bilirubin
c) chest x-rays
d) serum WBC counts
Ans: d) serum WBC counts
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MC An infant warmer is used in the newborn nursery to ensure maintenance of adequate body temperature. The major safety factor involved with the use of the warmer is to
A. Ensure warmer is on manual control. B. Tape thermometer skin probe in place. C. Inspect skin under temperature probe at routine intervals. D. Adjust temperature of warmer each day to ensure it is set at 102°F.
A patient has herpes simplex 2 viral infection (HSV-2). The nurse recognizes that which of the following should be included in teaching the patient:
A) The virus causes "cold sores" of the lips. B) The virus may be cured with antibiotics. C) The virus when active may not be contracted during intercourse. D) Treatment is aimed at relieving symptoms.
A nurse is attempting to administer an oral medication to a child, but the child refuses to take the medication. A parent is in the room. Which statement by the nurse to the parent is best?
a. "Please hold your child's arms down, so I can give the full dose." b. "I will prepare the medication for you and observe if you would like to try to administer the medication." c. "Let's turn the lights off and give your child a moment to fall asleep before administering the medication." d. "Since your child loves applesauce, let's add the medication to it, so your child doesn't resist."
Which statement best reflects the belief of those who criticize the systems-model approach to policy?
A) Too much influence given to special interest groups B) Decisions never reached due to lack of implementation and evaluation C) Partisan influences usually with little impact on reasoned decision making D) Lack of elected government's policy agenda rarely, if ever, reflecting a consensus