After a resident's bath, the nurse wants you to apply powder under the person's breasts. The powder is used to:
a. Protect the skin from drying
b. Absorb moisture and prevent friction
c. Clean the skin
d. Mask and control body odors
B
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A nurse who is planning to teach school-age children about the "common cold" should include the information that:
1. Vaccinations can prevent contraction of a nasopharyngitis virus. 2. Antibiotics will eliminate the nasopharyngitis virus. 3. Proper handwashing can prevent the spread of the common cold. 4. Aspirin should be taken for alleviation of fever if the common cold is contracted.
The nurse is caring for a patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The patient also takes theophylline to control asthma symptoms. What changes will need to be made to the patient's theophylline dose?
A) Decrease theophylline dosage immediately. B) Increase theophylline dosage immediately. C) Increase theophylline dose when normal thyroid function returns. D) Decrease theophylline dose when normal thyroid function returns.
A 13-year-old is being admitted to the emergency department after falling from a roof. The patient has sustained blunt abdominal injuries
What is the most effective diagnostic test to assess for internal injury in the peritoneum of a patient who has a fall? A) Radiograph B) Computed tomography (CT) scan C) Complete blood count D) Barium swallow
Clopidogrel (Plavix), in comparison with aspirin, is less likely to cause which adverse effect(s)? You may select more than one answer
a. Intracranial hemorrhage b. Headache c. Rash d. GI bleeding e. Ataxia