What can be expected for a patient with recently diagnosed systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
a. an acute inflammatory disorder
b. spontaneous remission and exacerbations
c. symptoms limited to arthritis
d. symptoms limited to skin lesions
Answer: b. spontaneous remission and exacerbations
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A client having exophthalmos from hyperthyroidism is upset because the eyes are dry, look funny, and wants to know when these symptoms will go away with treatment. What should the nurse respond?
1. The exophthalmos will not go away with treatment. 2. Exophthalmos will recede in about 1 year. 3. Surgery will be necessary to correct the eyes. 4. Glasses will help the symptoms to subside.
Apart from lowering dietary sodium intake, dietary changes that may help decrease high blood pressure include
a. decreasing intake of dairy products. b. increasing intake of vegetable protein. c. increasing intake of calcium and magne-sium. d. replacing saturated fats with polyunsatu-rated fats.
The registered nurse would correct the nursing student when caring for a client with neutropenia secondary to chemotherapy in which circumstance?
A. Student scrubs the hub of IV tubing before administering an antibiotic. B. Nurse overhears the student explaining to the client the importance of handwashing. C. Student teaches the client that symptoms of neutropenia include fatigue and weakness. D. The nurse observes the student providing oral hygiene and perineal care.
The nurse is caring for a newborn born to a drug-addicted mother. Which of the following assessment findings would be common for this newborn? Select all that apply
1. Hyperirritability 2. Decreased muscle tone 3. Exaggerated reflexes 4. Depressed respiratory effort 5. Transient tachypnea Correct