A nurse is providing patient education to a 45-year-old man who is taking cyclosporine (Sandimmune). The nurse will provide the patient with education related to one of the most common and severe adverse effects of cyclosporine, which is
A) hyperthyroidism.
B) nephrotoxicity.
C) gastritis.
D) cardiac effects.
B
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The amount of trash collected in one community is overwhelming local resources to collect and store it. Which is the best approach for the population health nurse to take to help decrease the amount of generated trash?
1. Encouraging use of fewer polluting products. 2. Promoting recycling efforts in the community. 3. Discouraging overuse of materials that generate trash. 4. Educating the community about overbuying household products.
When teaching a client with intermaxillary wiring, the nurse would instruct the client to avoid
a. carbonated beverages. b. thick drinks. c. using a water irrigation device. d. vitamin supplements.
Calculate the absolute neutrophil count for a child with a WBC = 6000/mm3, neutrophils = 18%, and nonsegmented neutrophils (bands) = 20%. Record your answer below in a whole number
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The nurse is caring for a client who has been using anabolic steroids for a long period of time. What behavior change does the nurse anticipate for this client?
1. Liver damage and menstrual irregularities 2. Aggression and dependence 3. Depression and fatigue 4. Stress and anxiety