An elderly nursing home resident is maintained on phenytoin therapy for a history of a seizure disorder. In addition to periodic serum drug concentrations, which of the following are needed for annual evaluation?
A. Complete blood count, liver function tests, and renal function tests
B. Complete blood count, liver function tests, and platelet count
C. Renal function and calculated creatinine clearance
D. Serum albumin, liver function tests, and renal function tests
B
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a. Check the client's digoxin (Lanoxin) level. b. Administer an anti-nausea medication. c. Ask if the client is able to eat crackers. d. Get a referral to a gastrointestinal provider.
The nurse is caring for a patient who has just had coronary artery bypass grafting. As part of the admission procedure to the critical care unit immediately after surgery, what nursing assessment has the highest priority?
A) Urine output B) Cardiac index measurement C) Chest tube drainage measurement D) Core body temperature
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Select all that apply. 1. Suggest the use of ice to the painful joints. 2. Encourage rest of the painful joints. 3. Discuss the use of relaxation techniques. 4. Encourage distraction techniques. 5. Advise the patient to avoid water-based exercises.
Regular exercise will help to relieve job stress
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.