The nurse warns a client who has been found to be an acceptable candidate for a kidney transplant, that now the greatest impediment to renal transplantation is
a. high potential for rejection.
b. high risk for infection.
c. insufficient financial resources.
d. lack of sufficient donor organs.
D
The shortage of organ donors is the most significant limitation to transplantation. Waiting is often the most stressful time for a client and the family.
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An older client received amiodarone (Cordarone) for life-threatening ventricular dysrhythmias. Which side effect may not be obvious to the nurse during the time frame of the medication's administration?
A) toxic epidermal B) adult respiratory distress syndrome C) congestive heart failure D) abnormal sense of smell
Which response by the nurse to the woman's statement, "I'm afraid to have a cesarean birth," would be the most therapeutic?
a. "What concerns you most about a cesarean birth?" b. "Everything will be OK." c. "Don't worry about it. It will be over soon." d. "The doctor will be in later, and you can talk to him."
An instructor explains factors that can influence the body's ability to defend itself against infection. A student shows a need for additional instruction by saying:
1. "In elderly individuals, the immune system gradually decreases in effectiveness, leaving them more vulnerable to invading pathogens." 2. "Toxicity from chemicals can impair the body's ability to fight infection." 3. "A diet that is lacking in fruits and vegetables can negatively affect the body's defenses." 4. "Mucous membranes can provide a portal for microorganisms to bypass the body's defenses and enter the body."
Which of the following is an example of unfair labor practices by management?
a. Contributing financial support to the union b. Supporting employees to develop a union c. Being unable to bargain with representatives d. Allowing the selection of a representative