A 17-year-old Hispanic teen comes to the clinic reporting excessive hair growth. She tells the nurse that she is teased a lot because of hair growing on her shoulders and back; the patient also reports that hair is growing on her upper inner thighs
What would the nurse suspect?
A) Endocrine disorder
B) Ovarian dysfunction
C) Hepatic dysfunction
D) Chronic nephrosis
B
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A nurse encourages a school-age child to draw a picture after a painful procedure. What is the best rationale for this nursing intervention?
a. Attempting to re-establish rapport b. Providing a way for the child to express his feelings c. Encouraging quiet play d. Distracting the child from thinking about the pain
The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with a closed head injury. Which action by the nurse is appropriate when providing hygiene for this patient?
a. Avoid bathing the patient. b. Use cool water for bathing. c. Provide care in short intervals. d. Rub briskly when towel drying.
Drugs used to treat diabetic peripheral neuropathy include:
1. Metoclopramide 2. Cholinergic agonists 3. Cardioselective beta blockers 4. Gabapentin
How are the terms drug and medication different in the health care environment?
a. Medications must be prescribed, whereas drugs are available over the counter. b. Medications are used to treat health problems, whereas drugs can be abused. c. Drugs are always illegal, whereas medications are legal. d. There is no difference between these two terms.