A nurse is conducting an interview for a health history. In addition to asking the patient about medications being taken, what else should be asked to assess the risk for drug interactions?
A) the effects of prescribed medications C) daily amount of intake and output
B) type and amount of foods eaten D) use of herbal supplements
D
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1. Erysipelas 2. Bacteremia 3. HIV/AIDS 4. Herpes zoster
An adolescent with cystic fibrosis is intubated with an endotracheal tube and has been told by the parents that survival may not be likely. The most appropriate nursing diagnosis is which of the following?
1. Potential for Imbalanced Nutrition, More Than Body Requirements related to inactivity 2. Anxiety related to leaving chores undone at home 3. Potential for Fear of Future Pain related to medical procedures 4. Powerlessness related to inability to speak to or communicate with friends
The nurse is teaching a group of adolescents about sun protection. What information will the nurse include when teaching this group?
a. Effective sunscreens guard against melanoma and basal cell carcinoma. b. SPF numbers indicate UVB protection, and UVA protection is assumed for all products. c. SPF ratings are proportional to the amount of UVB radiation that they block. d. Sunscreen products of all SPF ratings will protect for 2 hours if not exposed to moisture.
A patient is in the recovery phase of acute tubular necrosis (ATN). What manifestation should the nurse observe that indicates this phase is progressing as expected? Select all that apply.
A. Elevated blood urea nitrogen level B. Urine output excessive for intake C. Urine output low in relation to intake D. Elevated serum potassium level E. Decrease in serum phosphate level