A patient with gout has been treated with allopurinol (Zyloprim) for 2 months. The nurse will monitor laboratory results for which therapeutic effect?
a. Decreased uric acid levels
b. Decreased prothrombin time
c. Decreased white blood cell count
d. Increased hemoglobin and hematocrit levels
ANS: A
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The nurse recognizes that preventive programs in schools must be stepped up to attempt to prevent violence, especially __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which patient at the cardiovascular clinic requires the most immediate action by the nurse?
a. Patient with type 2 diabetes whose current blood glucose level is 145 mg/dL b. Patient with stable angina whose chest pain has recently increased in frequency c. Patient with familial hypercholesterolemia and a total cholesterol of 465 mg/dL d. Patient with chronic hypertension whose blood pressure today is 172/98 mm Hg
A nursing student is reviewing information about documenting client care and education in the medical record and the purposes that it serves
The student demonstrates a need for additional study when the nurse identifies which of the following as a reason? A) Serves as a communication tool for the interdisciplinary team. B) Demonstrates education the family has received if legal matters arise. C) Permits others access to allow refusal of medical insurance coverage. D) Verifies meeting client education standards set by the Joint Commission.
IV containers should always be held above the level of the heart to prevent blood from backing up into the line
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.