Which of the following factors frequently contributes to nutrient malabsorption in the client with AIDS?
1. Food infections and poisonings
2. Allergies and food intolerances
3. Mucosal atrophy and decreased digestive enzyme action
4. Poor choices and unwise combinations of dietary components
3
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A) Sore throat, fever, malaise, and no drainage in the oropharynx B) Enlarged tonsils, clear drainage in the oropharynx, and a dry, hacking cough C) Productive cough, hoarseness, and shortness of breath D) Pain in the upper molars, and tan or green drainage in the oropharynx
The rehabilitation nurse stresses to the family of a patient with a brain injury that difficult and painful rehabilitation will probably be required for what length of time?
a. 1 to 2 years b. 2 to 4 years c. 5 to 10 years d. 6 to 12 years
A nursing instructor is evaluating the students' understanding of topical anti-infectives. The instructor determines that the group understands the information when they pair which drug with the infection treated correctly? Select all that apply
A) Erythromycin (Erygel) - acne vulgaris B) Ketoconazole (Nizoral) - episodes of HSV C) Ciclopirox (Loprox) - tinea pedis D) Acyclovir (Zovirax) - episodes of HSV E) Bacitracin (Baci-Rx) - tinea corporis
A nurse has just admitted a female patient to the medical-surgical unit for a recurrent urinary tract infection. Which finding should alert the nurse that the patient may be experiencing major depression?
a. A patient who reports sleeping 14 to 16 hours per day for the past 3 months. b. A patient who states, "I feel pretty emotional about once a month." c. A patient who comments, "I have asked my sister to help me at home until I am feeling stronger." d. A patient who says, "I'm a bit of a loner. I love to read and surf the Internet."