Which is the preferred site for central venous catheter placement for hemodialysis?
A) Right internal jugular vein
B) Left internal jugular vein
C) Right subclavian vein
D) a and b are correct.
D
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Which assessment findings support the nurse's concern? Select all that apply. A) Wearing the same clothes to school several days of the week B) Limited arm range of motion C) Scrapes on knees caused be falling from a bicycle D) Hand burn from touching a hot stove E) Lunch contains leftovers from previous evening dinner
During the school-age years, a malocclusion can occur. Which of the following statements best describes a malocclusion?
a. The upper and lower teeth come together in a way that the permanent upper and lower teeth do not approximate. b. A permanent tooth cannot come through the gum due to a baby tooth still being in place. c. The teeth and jaws are aligned in such a manner as to prevent the lips from coming together. d. The tag of skin under the tongue is so tight that until it is cut the tongue cannot work properly in concert with the teeth.
During chemotherapy, an oncology client has a nursing diagnosis of impaired oral mucous membrane related to decreased nutrition and immunosuppression secondary to the cytotoxic effects of chemotherapy. Which nursing intervention is most likely to decrease the pain of stomatitis?
A. Recommending that the client discontinue chemotherapy B. Providing a solution of hydrogen peroxide and water for use as a mouth rinse C. Monitoring the client's platelet and leukocyte counts D. Checking regularly for signs and symptoms of stomatitis
A primary care NP prescribes levothyroxine for a patient to treat thyroid deficiency. When teaching this patient about the medication, the NP should:
a. counsel the patient to take the medication with food. b. tell the patient that changing brands of the medication should be avoided. c. instruct the patient to stop taking the medication if signs of thyrotoxicosis occur. d. tell the patient that the drug may be stopped when thyroid function tests stabilize.