Which of the following factors has not been implicated in the etiology of inflammatory bowel disease?
1. Autoimmune reaction to bacterial flora in the bowel
2. Environmental factors
3. Genetic susceptibility
4. Reactivation of a viral infection
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The nurse assessing a patient with multiple sclerosis understands that due to the pathophysiology of this disease process which of the following is the expected primary finding on the MRI?
A) Subarachnoid hemorrhage B) Presence of multiple plaques C) Atrophy of the caudate nuclei D) Presence of a tumor
The nurse is preparing a care plan for a patient who has sustained a long bone fracture. Which intervention will the nurse include in the care plan to enhance fracture healing?
A) Limit weight bearing and exercising B) Monitor color, temperature, and pulses of the affected extremity C) Avoid immobilization of the fracture fragments D) Administer high doses of corticosteroids
Why are carbonic anhydrase inhibitors not recommended for use in children with glaucoma?
a. Their use increases the risk for cataracts. b. Growth is inhibited with use of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. c. These drugs could reduce intraocular pressure below normal levels. d. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors are known to cause birth defects in animals.
An 85-year-old client is taking acetazolamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. A nursing intervention associated with clients receiving this drug is to monitor what?
a. Weight b. Complete blood count c. Electrolytes d. Urine output