Which of the following is not a function of fat in the body?
1. Build scar tissue
2. Lubricate body tissues
3. Pad vital organs
4. Provide energy
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A patient has a positive test for hepatitis C and is admitted to the hospital. The admission laboratory tests reveal a normal ALT, and a liver biopsy is negative for hepatic fibrosis and in-flammation. The nurse will prepare this patient for:
a. dual therapy with pegylated interferon alfa and ribavirin. b. no medication therapy at this time. c. pegylated interferon alfa only until ALT levels are elevated. d. triple drug therapy with pegylated inter-feron alfa, ribavirin, and boceprevir.
Cognitive stacking
A. Is the invisible decision-making work of RNs B. Involves the what, how, and when of delivering nursing care C. Includes the making, executing, and adapting of plans D. All of the above
The nurse recognizes that what are the most common disabilities in women?
1. Asthma and headaches 2. Arthritis or rheumatism 3. Adverse kidney and nervous system functioning 4. Cardiovascular diseases
The nurse is caring for a patient who takes digoxin to treat heart failure. The provider orders furosemide to treat edema. The nurse will monitor the patient for digitalis toxicity because of
a. adverse drug reactions caused by giving these drugs in combination. b. altered hepatic blood flow caused by the furosemide. c. changes in reabsorption of water and electrolytes in the kidneys. d. additive effects of these two drugs given together.