The patient who is on long-term estrogen replacement for the prevention of osteoporosis is counseled to have an annual:
a. pelvic examination.
b. bone density study.
c. liver scan.
d. lower GI study.
A
Estrogen therapy increases the incidence of endometrial cancer and breast cancer. An annual pelvic examination is recommended, as well as monthly breast self-examinations.
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Which of the following is an advantage to computer generated discharge instructions for postoperative clients?
1. The physician only provides clients with information necessary for each case. 2. Repetition of the information helps clients to remember pertinent details. 3. Consistent instructions may be generated very quickly for each client. 4. Nurses include what they feel is most important for each client.
Which philosophical approach to the development of knowledge is highlighted by a concern for "context rather than universality, specificity rather than generalization, uniqueness rather than sameness, and relativism rather than absolutism"?
A) Logical empiricism B) Historicism C) Postmodernism D) Rationalism
Which should the nurse understand are the primary goals for the pharmacological treatment of multiple sclerosis?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. Modifying the progression of the disease B. Treating acute exacerbations C. Managing symptoms D. Curing the disease E. Remyelinating nerve fibers
When teaching the client older than age 50 who is receiving long-term prednisone therapy, the nurse should recommend?
a) Eat foods that are low in potassium. b) Exercise three to four times a week. c) Take over-the-counter drugs as needed. d) Take the prednisone with food.