The client with a brain tumor has been admitted to the hospital because of increasing cerebral edema. What medication for the treatment of this problem should the nurse prepare to admi-nister?
A. Ticlopidine
B. Dexamethasone
C. Prochlorperazine
D. Ranitidine hydrochloride
B
Dexamethasone is given to control cerebral edema secondary to brain tumors.
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The nurse is examining a patient's retina with an ophthalmoscope. Which finding is considered normal?
a. Optic disc that is a yellow-orange color b. Optic disc margins that are blurred around the edges c. Presence of pigmented crescents in the macular area d. Presence of the macula located on the nasal side of the retina
The function of bile is mainly to
a. emulsify fat globules. b. serve as a reservoir for bilirubin. c. maintain triglyceride levels in the blood. d. aid in detoxification of drugs in the liver.
A patient of Swedish-American Protestant descent wants a specific HEALTH protection intervention to maintain throat health. Which action will the patient most likely request?
A. Having the throat blessed on St. Blaise Day B. Gargling with salt and taking honey with milk C. Ingesting baking soda D. Staying in a steamy bathroom when the throat is sore
Your client is a 55-year-old married woman who works part time. She lives with her disabled husband, for whom she provides personal care. She baby-sits for her grandchildren on weekends. Which statement is most accurate?
1. She represents the typical family caregiver, except most caregivers are younger. 2. She represents the typical family caregiver. 3. She represents the typical family caregiver, except most caregivers do not have additional responsibilities. 4. She represents the typical family caregiver, except most caregivers live alone.