A patient is seen in the emergency room for a laceration sustained on broken glass. The nurse assesses the patient for the last tetanus toxoid he received. How often should the patient be administered a tetanus toxoid?
A) Every year
B) Every 10 years
C) Every 2 years
D) Every 5 years
B
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A client who grew up with alcoholic parents is reluctant to discuss thoughts, feelings, and self-defeating behaviors with the nurse. Which of the following responses by the nurse would be most helpful?
1. "We don't have to talk about your feelings if you don't want to. Let's discuss the behaviors you would like to change." 2. "Some clients who were raised in alcoholic families are reluctant to discuss their feelings. How has this impacted you?" 3. "I understand that you are not used to discussing your feelings; however, we can't continue unless you open up to me." 4. "I understand that opening up to others is difficult for you, but you need to change your view about discussing family issues with me."
A client is seen in the orthopedic clinic for complaints of severe pain in the left hip. After a series of diagnostic tests, the client is diagnosed with severe degenerative joint disease of the left hip and suggested to have the hip reconstructed
What procedure will the nurse schedule the client for? A) Left hip arthroplasty B) Left hip arthroscopy C) Open reduction and internal fixation of the left hip. D) Closed reduction of the left hip.
Which laboratory test results would the nurse check to determine the effectiveness of an antiretroviral medication in an HIV-infected patient?
A) Western blot B) HIV RNA C) HIV ELISA D) Phenotypic resistance analyses
The nurse is teaching parents about foods that are hyperallergenic. Which foods should the nurse include?
a. Peanuts b. Bananas c. Potatoes d. Egg noodles e. Tomato juice