The LPN receives an early morning phone call from a client with heart failure. The client typically takes digoxin (Digetek), quinapril (Accupril), and valsartan (Diovan). The client reports flu-like symptoms and states,
"I haven't been able to keep much down for about 2 days." Which response by the nurse is best?
A. "Are you able to come in for an appointment in tomorrow afternoon?"
B. "What usually works when you are experiencing nausea and vomiting?"
C. "Have you lost much weight with this illness?"
D. "Have you noticed any greenish halos around lights?"
D
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A) The role antibodies may have on receptor proteins. B) A decreased hormone level may produce increased receptor numbers. C) A sustained excess hormone level brings about a decrease in receptor numbers. D) How any given hormone can change its affinity to supply a need to all cells. E) It may take days to weeks before a hormone can react to target cells.
Alcohol is a central nervous system ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
If a woman inserts the cervical cap and leaves it in place more than 48 hours, she increases her risk of
A) a vaginal yeast infection. B) pregnancy. C) elevated blood pressure. D) toxic shock syndrome.
Which of the following best describes "metabolic fitness"?
A. reduced energy expenditure of exercise B. improvements in the efficiency of energy production C. improvements in metabolism that reduce risks of diabetes D. enhanced use of cholesterol during exercise