When transporting a patient in airborne precautions to another area of the health care facility, the nursing assistant should wear an isolation gown.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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Suzanne is started on paroxetine (Paxil), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), for depression. Education regarding her antidepressant includes:
1. SSRIs may take 2 to 6 weeks before she will have maximum drug effects. 2. Red-green color blindness may occur and should be reported. 3. If she experiences dry mouth or heart rates greater than 80, she should stop taking the drug immediately. 4. She should eat lots of food high in fiber to prevent constipation.
Mr. D is an African American diabetic who is 60 years old. His weight is 190 pounds and his BMI > 25. He has several co-morbid conditions including hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and smoking
His most recent lipid panel results showed cholesterol 242, triglycerides 240, LDL 200, and HDL 23. The nurse should inform him that he has several risks for developing heart disease including: 1. Race, age, and moderate weight. 2. Obesity, low LDL, and diabetes. 3. Diabetes, tobacco cessation, and obesity. 4. Diabetes, hypertension, and age.
A patient is admitted to the burn center with burns of his head and neck, chest, and back after an explosion in his garage. On assessment, the nurse auscultates wheezes throughout the lung fields. On reassessment, the wheezes are gone and the breath sounds are greatly diminished. Which action is the most appropriate for the nurse to take next?
A) obtain vital signs and a STAT ABG B) encourage the patient to cough and auscultate the lungs again C) document the findings and continue to monitor the patient's breathing D) anticipate the need for endotracheal intubation and notify the physician
Which term means farsightedness, a condition that normally occurs as a result of the aging process?
A. diplopia B. myopia C. presbyopia D. amblyopia