A patient presents with symmetric, descending, flaccid paralysis along with visual disturbance and dry mouth. Which poisoning should the nurse suspect?
a. Botulinum toxin
b. Ricin
c. Yersinia pestis
d. Sulfur mustard
a
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The nurse is caring for a patient who is taking a protease inhibitor (PI). Upon review of the laboratory test results, the nurse notes that the patient has newly elevated plasma triglycerides and cholesterol
The nurse expects that the prescriber will manage these levels with: a. lovastatin [Mevacor]. b. simvastatin [Zocor]. c. modified diet and exercise. d. Pancrease.
The home health nurse observes the patient with esophageal cancer tilt his head back while eating, which could result in:
1. narrowing of the esophagus. 2. limit in types of food that can be consumed. 3. increased risk of aspiration. 4. neck injury.
The father has recently begun to attend his children's school functions since the death of his wife. This would best be described as which task in the Worden Grief Tasks Model?
a. Task I b. Task II c. Task III d. Task IV