A patient reports a new onset of a health problem. Which is the primary reason for a patient to seek medical attention?
A. Bleeding
B. Pain
C. Fatigue
D. Vomiting
Answer: B
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In discussing the rationale for using methadone to ease opioid withdrawal, the nurse would explain that it has which pharmacologic properties or characteristics?
a. Methadone can prevent abstinence syn-drome. b. Methadone has a shorter duration of ac-tion than other opioids. c. Methadone is a nonopioid agent. d. Methadone lacks cross-tolerance with other opioids.
The nurse is evaluating the client's knowledge related to healthy food choices appropriate for a weight-loss diet. The nurse recognizes a need for further education when the client selects which of the following from the dinner menu?
1. Pork sparerib and garlic mashed potatoes 2. Grilled tuna and green salad 3. Pasta with olive oil, tomatoes, and garlic 4. Baked rosemary chicken and sautéed spinach
A patient on didanosine telephones to report the recent onset of abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Select the nurse's best course of action
1. Reassure the patient that viral gastroenteritis is likely and should be self-limiting. 2. Stop the medication until the symptoms are resolved, and restart as prescribed. 3. Advise the patient to come to the clinic immediately to be evaluated for pancreatitis. 4. Provide antiemetics and give instructions for clear liquids until the symptoms resolve.