Risk factors for acute glomerulonephritis include all of the following except:
A. bacterial endocarditis
B. Goodpasture's syndrome
C. Crohn's disease
D. polyarteritis
Answer: C. Crohn's disease
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A) Prepare to assist with pericardiocentesis. B) Reposition the patient into a prone position. C) Administer a dose of metoprolol. D) Administer a bolus of normal saline.
A patient with anorexia nervosa in outpatient treatment has begun refeeding. Between the first and second appointment, the patient gained 8 pounds. The nurse should:
a. praise the weight gain. b. assess lung sounds and extremities. c. suggest implementation of an exercise program. d. establish a higher target for weight gain for the next week.
A 35-year-old woman has an amniocentesis performed to find out whether her baby has a chromosome defect. Which statement by this patient indicates that she understands her situation?
a. "The doctor will tell me if I should have an abortion when the test results come back." b. "I know support groups exist for parents who have a baby with birth defects, but we have plenty of insurance to cover what we need." c. "When all the lab results come back, my husband and I will make a decision about the pregnancy." d. "My mother must not find out about all this testing. If she does, she will think I'm having an abortion."
A patient has been taking aspirin for migraines and requests another medication for use when a headache first begins in an effort to prevent a major attack. Which agent would be the most suitable for this purpose?
1. Propranolol 2. Divalproex 3. Demerol 4. Ergotamine