Which nursing diagnosis should take priority in the care of an outpatient with AIDS?
a. Ineffective therapeutic regimen manage-ment
b. Impaired physical mobility
c. Impaired skin integrity
d. Social isolation
A
Failure to take anti-HIV drugs as scheduled can encourage resistant strains of HIV.
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A) Decrease anxiety and promote relaxation B) Begins to develop or reestablish a support system with family, employer, and non–substance-using friends C) Promote a restful sleep pattern D) Prevent seizures
The nurse is caring for a patient newly prescribed antihistamine therapy. Which side effect(s) will be included in the medication instruction? Select all that apply.
1. Altered taste 2. Altered smell 3. Altered touch 4. Altered vision 5. Altered hearing
The nurse is preparing an analgesic for a patient with leukemia. Which route is preferred for this patient?
1. intramuscular 2. intravenous 3. oral 4. subcutaneous
An adolescent is admitted to the pediatric hospital following an appendectomy. Current medications include atomoxetine (Strattera). Which of the following nursing interventions related to this medication is indicated?
A) Monitor for signs and symptoms of withdrawal. B) Encourage ambulation. C) Prevent diversional activity deficit. D) Observe for suicidal thinking.