A patient with chronic hepatitis B (HBV) infection is scheduled to begin a new treatment regimen that will include adefovir dipivoxil (Hepsera). What assessments should be prioritized before the initiation of this drug treatment?
A) Liver function testing and HIV testing
B) Complete blood count and prothrombin time (PT)
C) Pulmonary function testing and echocardiogram
D) Cardiac stress test and blood cultures
A
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During a health history interview, a female patient states that she has noticed a few drops of clear discharge from her right nipple. What should the nurse do next?
a. Immediately contact the physician to report the discharge. b. Ask her if she is possibly pregnant. c. Ask the patient some additional questions about the medications she is taking. d. Immediately obtain a sample for culture and sensitivity testing.
Which electrolyte abnormality is evident early in the course of kidney failure?
a. Sodium c. Chloride b. Potassium d. Phosphorus
When an older adult lives with family members, which of the following principles would not be appropriate for the nurse to apply in assisting the family to promote quality of life for their older loved one?
a. help them recognize their own needs and limitations b. provide referrals to community resources c. recommend nursing home placement immediately to avoid stress d. respect all family caregivers as an important part of the team
The nurse receives report from the admission department that a child with a slipped femoral epiphysis is en route to the care area. For which type of child should the nurse begin to plan care?
A) Tall, thin female B) Preadolescent female C) Active school-age male D) Obese preadolescent male