A rapidly progressive disease that causes changes in the brain matter is ________________________ disease.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Creutzfeldt-Jacob
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After teaching a client who is prescribed pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, the nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statement made by the client indicates a need for additional teaching?
a. "The capsules can be opened and the powder sprinkled on applesauce if needed." b. "I will wipe my lips carefully after I drink the enzyme preparation." c. "The best time to take the enzymes is immediately after I have a meal or a snack." d. "I will not mix the enzyme powder with food or liquids that contain protein."
A performance plan for improvement should include:
1. a time frame for achieving each goal. 2. behavioral characteristics. 3. personality characteristics. 4. a job description.
To perform palpation of the lymph nodes, the nurse would face the patient and palpate
a. first one side of the neck, then the other side. b. following a systematic sequence in a clockwise manner. c. moving the fingers from side to side, using firm pressure. d. using the pads and tips of the middle three fingers.
The nurse gives the patient discharge instructions about how to store nitroglycerin sublingual tablets to keep the medication fresh for use at all times
Since nitroglycerin is easily destroyed, the nurse would tell the patient to store the medication: 1. in plastic or a tight cardboard box. 2. with cotton over the top of the medication. 3. in a dark glass bottle out of the sunlight. 4. in the refrigerator tightly closed.