Your client is taking diuretics and beta blockers to lower his blood pressure. What is a major safety concern for this client?
1. risk for burns secondary to smoking
2. risk for falls
3. ability to access restroom facilities
4. risk for poisoning related to multiple medications
ANS: 2
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What clinical symptom distinguishes esophageal varices from bleeding gastric ulcers?
a. diarrhea c. anorexia b. constipation d. abdominal pain
A 54-year-old woman with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) is considering treatment with a hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT). The best approach for the nurse to assist the patient with a treatment decision is to
a. emphasize the positive outcomes of a bone marrow transplant. b. discuss the need for adequate insurance to cover post-HSCT care. c. ask the patient whether there are any questions or concerns about HSCT. d. explain that a cure is not possible with any other treatment except HSCT.
Which term is used to describe the duct that carries the ovum from the ovary to the uterus?
a. Isthmus b. Corpus c. Endocervical canal d. Fallopian tube