Which should the nurse monitor a client for who has been on long-term steroid therapy?
A. Acute closed angle glaucoma
B. Muscle wasting
C. Ulcerative colitis
D. Weight loss
Answer: B
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Which of these statements about myeloma is TRUE?
a. It is diagnosed with a chest X-ray. b. It most commonly affects children between the ages of 4 and 18 years. c. Chest pain is usually the initial symptom. d. Treatment is symptomatic.
Dan's cardiologist discovers he has an enlarged heart with poor pumping capability which contributes to his shortness of breath when he walks up his apartment stairs. Dan is likely to be diagnosed with
a) myocardial infarction. b) angina pectoris. c) transient ischemic attacks. d) congestive heart failure
A woman who has a seizure disorder and takes barbiturates and phenytoin sodium daily asks the nurse about the pill as a contraceptive choice. The nurse's most appropriate response would be:
a. "This is a highly effective method, but it has some side effects." b. "Your current medications will reduce the effectiveness of the pill." c. "The pill will reduce the effectiveness of your seizure medication." d. "This is a good choice for a woman of your age and personal history."
The nurse is delivering care to a dialysis client who received epoetin alfa during the previous visit. Which nursing intervention is most important during this treatment?
1. Ensuring that the client understands the indications and expected outcomes of epoetin alfa therapy 2. Ensuring that sufficient water is removed during dialysis, based on body weight 3. Ensuring that the shunt is appropriately cleaned and dressed after the treatment 4. Ensuring that the client receives sufficient heparin after the day's dialysis is complete