Clubbing of the nails occurs with which of the following clinical conditions?
a. iron deficiency ane-mia c. infection of the nail
b. acute severe anemia d. long-standing hypoxia
D
Clubbing occurs when long-standing hypoxia is present, particularly with cyanotic heart disease and advanced chronic obstructed pulmonary disease.
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After discontinuing a nontunneled, percutaneous central catheter, it is most important for the nurse to record which information?
a. Application of a sterile dressing b. Length of the catheter c. Occurrence of venospasms d. Type of ointment used to seal the tract
The client is discussing the results of a nutritional assessment with the nurse. The client is requesting assistance with developing a plan to lose weight. The client takes medications to treat several disorders
Medication typically used to treat which of the following disorders may result in unplanned weight gain? (Select all that apply.) 1. Epilepsy 2. Raynaud's disease 3. Rheumatoid arthritis 4. Asthma 5. Hypothyroidism
A nurse is presenting community education regarding vaccines for influenza. Which information should the nurse plan to include?
1. Everyone should receive an injection of influenza vaccine every year. 2. Children should not receive influenza immunizations until age 10. 3. Intranasal vaccine is available for infants. 4. Many adults have a choice between injectable and intranasal forms of immunization. 5. A child's first immunization will consist of two injections given 1 month apart.
A client asks why tamoxifen is so effective for the treatment of breast cancer. Which response should the nurse provide the client?
A. "Tamoxifen works by blocking estrogen receptors on breast tissue." B. "Tamoxifen works by inhibiting the cellular mitosis of breast cancer." C. "Tamoxifen works by inhibiting the metabolism of breast cancer cells." D. "Tamoxifen works by binding to the DNA of breast cancer cells."