A child lives in a home that was built before 1972 . The child has been diagnosed with lead poisoning. Which medication will be administered to decrease lead levels?
A) Succimer (Chemet)
B) Folic acid
C) Deferoxamine (Desferal)
D) Deferasirox (Exjade)
A
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The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient who has osteoporosis and is being taught complications that can occur from osteoporosis
Which of these, if stated by the patient, indicates to the nurse correct understanding of a complication of osteoporosis? a. "Hip fracture." b. "Increased bone density." c. "Overgrowth of bone." d. "Bone spur formation."
While reviewing medications taken by a patient scheduled to have a bone marrow aspirate, a nurse would be most concerned if the patient reported taking which of the following?
1. Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) 2. Tylenol (acetaminophen) 3. Gas X (simethicone) 4. Prilosec (omeprazole)
The nurse used multiple assessment tools to gather data on the family, which resulted in the nurse's feeling overwhelmed. What action should the nurse take next?
a. Meet with the agency supervisor and review the data together. b. Summarize all the data into five or six categories. c. Talk to a colleague and share the information gathered. d. Work with the family at the next visit to draw conclusions.
What will you do next?
What will be an ideal response?