A patient has been taking oral corticosteroids for several weeks to a treat a chronic inflammatory skin condition. When performing health education with this patient, the nurse should emphasize the need to:
A) Supplement the corticosteroids with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
B) Avoid stopping the drug abruptly
C) Take the drug only during an acute exacerbation of the condition
D) Monitor fluid intake and output for the duration of treatment
B
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a. Androgens c. ACTH b. Aldosterone d. Corticosteroid
A patient who has type 2 diabetes is on the unit after aneurysm repair. His serum glucose levels have been elevated for the past 2 days. He is concerned that he is becoming dependent on insulin. The best response for the nurse would be
a. "This surgery may have damaged your pancreas. We will have to do more evaluation." b. "Perhaps your diabetes was more serious from the beginning." c. "You will need to discuss this with your physician." d. "The stress on your body has temporarily increased your blood sugar levels."
When questioned about bruises, a woman states, "It was an accident. My husband just had a bad day at work. He's being so gentle now and even brought me flowers. He's going to get a new job, so it won't happen again."
This client is in which phase of the cycle of battering? A. Phase I: The tension-building phase B. Phase II: The acute battering incident phase C. Phase III: The honeymoon phase D. Phase IV: The resolution and reorganization phase
After teaching a group of students about critical thinking, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following about critical thinking?
A) It avoids interaction with others. B) It does not include past experiences. C) It is based primarily on getting correct information. D) It involves reflections on thoughts before reaching conclusions.