A nurse is overseeing the care of a young man whose ulcerative colitis is being treated with oral prednisone
Which of the following actions should the nurse take in order to minimize the potential for adverse drug effects and risks associated with prednisone treatment?
A) Avoid OTC antacids for the duration of treatment
B) Advocate for intravenous, rather than oral, administration
C) Teach the patient strategies for dealing with headaches
D) Carefully assess the patient for infections
D
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The work of mourning: a. is beginning. b. has not begun. c. is at or near completion. d. is progressing abnormally.
Which is a normal blood value for eosinophils?
a. 0% b. 3% c. 6% d. 12%
A research hypothesis indicates the expected relationship between which of the following?
A) The functional and causal nature of the variables B) The statement of purpose and the research questions C) The independent variable and the dependent variable D) Statistical testing and the null hypothesis
The nurse cautions a client who just had a stapedectomy with prosthesis not to blow the nose hard because:
1. It could cause bleeding in the middle ear. 2. It could rupture the tympanic membrane. 3. It could cause vertigo. 4. It could dislodge the prosthesis.