Which risk is significantly increased in patients diagnosed with liver disease?
a. Urinary infections
b. Systemic infection
c. Drug toxicity
d. Drug allergy
C
Because many drugs are metabolized in the liver and a diseased liver does not adequately clear the system of drugs, drug toxicity is an ongoing problem.
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Which statement is the best rationale for assessing maternal vital signs between contractions?
a. During a contraction, assessing fetal heart rates is the priority. b. Maternal circulating blood volume increases temporarily during contractions. c. Maternal blood flow to the heart is reduced during contractions d. Vital signs taken during contractions are not accurate.
A client taking an antihypertensive medication is not exhibiting the expected response. Which factor should the nurse consider as contributing to the lack of drug effect? The client:
1. was not given a loading dose of the medication. 2. is African-American. 3. has never taken an antihypertensive medication before. 4. is of Asian descent.
A client scheduled for a pulmonary function test asks what is involved in the test. The nurse should explain:
1. "You will have blood drawn from an artery in your wrist." 2. "A sensor is placed on your fingertip or earlobe, and your oxygen levels will be measured." 3. "An x-ray of your lungs is taken after a dye is injected into your vein." 4. "You will be asked to breathe in a specific manner, and measurements are taken."
A common side effect of corticosteroid therapy is:
a. Fever. c. Weight loss. b. Hypertension. d. Increased appetite.