A patient experiencing a serious allergic reaction to a bee sting is brought to the emergency department. The patient's right hand is swollen, red, and painful. She is extremely upset, short of breath, and the nurse detects wheezing and stridor
The nurse is ordered to administer epinephrine to relieve the patient's
A) pain and swelling around the sting site.
B) discoloration in her hand.
C) acute anxiety.
D) acute bronchospasm.
D
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The patient has been admitted for possible carcinoma of the larynx. The first sign or symptom that may be present in carcinoma of the larynx is often
a. pain in the larynx. b. hemoptysis. c. persistent hoarseness. d. dysphagia.
After reviewing information about estrogens and their use, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as true? Select all that apply
A) Changes in lipids levels occur with the use of estrogens. B) Progestin use is recommended when estrogen is used after a hysterectomy. C) Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) helps to lessen the changes to the aging tissues. D) Estrogens increase a woman's risk for gallbladder disease. E) The use of estrogens is associated with relatively few adverse reactions.
A patient brought into the emergency department tells the nurse that she does not need anything because she cannot pay for any health services. Which of the following should the nurse do to help this patient?
1. Find out what services are covered by Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) and explain that the patient's care will be covered. 2. Provide paperwork for the patient to sign out of the hospital against medical advice. 3. Ask if there is anyone who can pick the patient up from the hospital. 4. Ask the health care provider for medication because the patient is confused.
Which patient would be the most likely to benefit from ginger root?
1. A patient with nausea 2. A patient with depression 3. A patient with hypertension 4. A patient with hyperlipidemia