A client is prescribed gemfibrozil (Lopid) for treatment of hyperlipidemia type IV. What is important for the nurse to teach the client?
a. "Take aspirin before the medication if you experience facial flushing."
b. "You may experience headaches with this medication."
c. "You will need to have weekly blood drawn to assess for hyperkalemia."
d. "Cholesterol levels will need to be assessed daily for one week."
Answer: b. "You may experience headaches with this medication."
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1. Speak to the infant in low-pitched, soft tones. 2. Place the infant out of the parents' view to decrease distraction. 3. Lean over the infant's face and talk with forceful tones. 4. Use touch, patting and cuddling the infant.
A nurse plans care for a client who is recovering from a below-the-knee amputation of the left leg. Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?
a. Place pillows between the client's knees. b. Encourage range-of-motion exercises. c. Administer prophylactic antibiotics. d. Implement strict bedrest in a supine position.
A school nurse has recently noticed a dramatic increase in the number of students suffering from asthma attacks while in the school building
The nurse knows that the school, though cleaned frequently, is in a very old building. How should the nurse proceed? A. Review student health records and obtain statistics on the number of students being diagnosed with asthma and having asthma attacks while in school over the last ten years. B. Instruct the custodial staff to replace the ventilation and furnace systems. C. Obtain a copy of the EPA Indoor Air Quality Tools for School Action Kit and work with the principal to implement the goals outlined in the guide. D. Send letters home to the parents of affected kids requesting follow-up with their pediatricians.
A newborn is 3 days old. On inspection, the nurse notes that the baby's skin is yellow-tinged. Plasma levels of bilirubin are drawn. The nurse expects the serum bilirubin to be:
a. 15-50 mg?dL b. 1-6 mg?dL c. 0 mg?dL d. 20-26 mg?dL