A nurse is caring for a patient who is taking rifabutin (Mycobutin) for prophylaxis of TB. On follow-up visits to the clinic, the nurse will observe for signs and symptoms of which of the following?
A) Gastrointestinal distress
B) Hepatotoxicity
C) Photosensitivity
D) Uveitis and blood dyscrasias
D
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Which of these sites is MOST commonly used when a capillary puncture is needed to obtain a small amount of blood from an adult?
a. heel c. earlobe b. fingertip d. toe
A dying patient is being cared for at home. The family relates to the hospice nurse that they are distressed that the patient no longer wants favorite food items. What response by the nurse is best?
a. "Dying people don't usually want to eat." b. "Your loved one won't starve to death." c. "Why do you insist of trying to feed her?" d. "Is there another way you can show car-ing?"
The nurse will plan to teach the female patient with genital warts about the
a. importance of regular Pap tests. b. increased risk for endometrial cancer. c. appropriate use of oral contraceptives. d. symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
The nurse prepares to administer a medication through the client's central line. Per hospital policy, the nurse must use heparin to keep the line patent. Place the steps in the correct order for administering medication through the central line. A) Administer the medication.B) Flush the catheter with 5-mL saline.C) Flush the catheter with heparin. D) Flush the catheter with 10-mL saline.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).