Larry is taking allopurinol to prevent gout. Monitoring of a patient who is taking allopurinol includes:
1. Complete blood count
2. Blood glucose
3. C-reactive protein
4. BUN, creatinine, and creatinine clearance
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The school nurse is reviewing the records of all incoming kindergarten students. The nurse recognizes that an individualized education plan (IEP) will be required for which children? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. The child with diabetes controlled with insulin 2. The child with a casted arm due to a fracture 3. The child with a hearing deficit 4. The child with autism 5. The child with an IQ of 60
A patient's diagnosis of atrial fibrillation has prompted the primary care provider to prescribe warfarin (Coumadin), an anticoagulant. When assessing the therapeutic response to this medication, what is the nurse's most appropriate action?
A) Assess for signs of myelosuppression. B) Review the patient's platelet level. C) Assess the patient's capillary refill time. D) Review the patient's international normalized ratio (INR).
A setting in which the new graduate gives total care to one patient; is totally independent; provides care in the home, hospital, or other facility; is paid directly by the patient; and is legally responsible for his or her own actions is:
a. home health nursing. b. private duty nursing. c. patient care nursing. d. agency care nursing.
A school nurse is speaking to a group of first graders about pedestrian safety. Identify an important concept to teach the children. Select all that apply
1. Stranger danger 2. Walk on sidewalks and in crosswalks whenever possible 3. If there is no sidewalk, use the right side of the street 4. Look to the right when crossing the street 5. Running in a crosswalk is not safe.