A client is to undergo the enzyme immunoassay (EIA) test. What information should the
nurse provide regarding the test?
A) Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibodies effectively fight against the HIV
virus
B) Blood is the only body fluid used for EIA testing
C) EIA test is more expensive than the western blot test
D) A positive EIA test does not necessarily indicate HIV infection
D
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A nurse is counseling a client taking iron. Which statement is true regarding increasing iron's absorption in the body?
a. "Take the iron with orange juice." b. "Take the iron during a meal." c. "Take the iron one half hour after an antacid." d. "Swallow the iron pill with a full glass of milk."
A client has been prescribed an ACE inhibitor to treat heart failure. Which medication is an ACE inhibitor?
1. Furosemide (Lasix) 2. Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) 3. Candesartan (Atacand) 4. Quinapril (Accupril)
The nursing process from assessment through evaluation is used to promote a community's health. The process begins with a community assessment. This entails:
1. A logical, systematic approach to identifying community needs and clarifying problems 2. Identifying the weaknesses of a community 3. Performing the core functions of public health nursing 4. Assessing individual needs within a community
A nurse is developing nursing diagnoses for a patient. Beginning with the first step, place in order the steps the nurse will use
1. Observes the patient having dyspnea (shortness of breath) and a diagnosis of asthma 2. Writes a diagnostic label of impaired gas exchange 3. Organizes data into meaningful clusters 4. Interprets information from patient 5. Writes an etiology a. 1, 3, 4, 2, 5 b. 1, 3, 4, 5, 2 c. 1, 4, 3, 5, 2 d. 1, 4, 3, 2, 5