In which of the following patients would a nurse expect to experience alterations in drug metabolism?
A) A 35-year-old woman with cervical cancer
B) A 41-year-old man with kidney stones
C) A 50-year-old man with cirrhosis of the liver
D) A 62-year-old woman in acute renal failure
C
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A nurse is providing health education at a community center. Which instructions should the nurse include in teaching about prevention of lightning injuries during a storm? (Select all that apply.)
a. Seek shelter inside a building or vehicle. b. Hide under a tall tree. c. Do not take a bath or shower. d. Turn off the television. e. Remove all body piercings. f. Put down golf clubs or gardening tools.
During an assessment of an infant, the nurse notes that the fontanels are depressed and sunken. The nurse suspects which condition?
a. Rickets b. Dehydration c. Mental retardation d. Increased intracranial pressure
In which of the following clinical questions is fatigue the "I" component?
A) Does fatigue affect agitation in cognitively impaired elders? B) Does a physical activity intervention affect fatigue in patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation? C) What is the meaning of fatigue among patients with sleep apnea? D) Does the level of depression of patients suffering from chronic fatigue improve by participating in an exercise intervention?
The nurse is providing teaching to a patient with reactive hypoglycemia. Which instructions related to glucose monitoring should the nurse provide? (Select all that apply.)
a. "It is important to check your blood sugar at bedtime." b. "It is important to check blood sugar 1 hour before meals." c. "You will need to check your blood sugar 2 hours after meals." d. "You should check your blood sugar when you get up in the morning." e. "Two hours before each meal is the best time to check your blood sugar." f. "Checking your blood sugar once a day, at the same time each day, is sufficient."