The patient has a lobulated, bony growth noted midline on the hard palate that is covered with mucosa consistent with that of the surrounding areas. Based on this data, which diagnosis does the nurse anticipate
1) Oral cancer
2) Frenulumitis
3) Torus palatinus
4) Kaposi sarcoma
ANS: 3
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a. Encouraging consumption of a high-fat diet b. Skin care to relieve pruritus c. Offering foods rich in fat-soluble vitamins d. Meticulous foot care
A patient with a history of chronic pain has responded favorably to a new pain control regimen that exemplifies the principles of balanced analgesia
If the nurse were administering the patient's scheduled 08:00 medications, which of the following best demonstrates balanced analgesia? A) 650 mg acetaminophen PO and 1 mg lorazepam SL B) 4 mg morphine PO and 1 mg morphine IV C) 2 mg hydromorphone PO and 600 mg ibuprofen PO D) 10 mg morphine extended-release PO and 2 mg morphine immediate-release PO
When considering the kilocalories needed to meet a client's total energy expenditure, the nurse needs to consider: (Select all that apply.)
1. The basal metabolic rate. 2. The thermic effect of food. 3. The client's appetite. 4. The food source. 5. The patient's body weight.
What are the mechanism of action and nutritional complications of the following drugs?