A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving lovastatin. Which of the following assessments by the nurse would indicate that there is possible damage to the patient's skeletal muscle as a result of the drug therapy?
A) Amber colored urine
B) Brownish colored urine
C) Tanned colored skin
D) Reddish colored skin
B
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1. Assume primary care of the patient. 2. Censure the physician for inappropriate care. 3. Turn the information over to a judge. 4. Make recommendations to resolve conflict.
A 5-year-old girl diagnosed with chlamydial conjunctivitis should be carefully assessed for
a. Sexual abuse b. Immune deficiency c. Congenital cataract d. Secondary glaucoma
A client who underwent removal of a benign colonic polyp asks why a follow-up colonoscopy is necessary. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "You are at risk for developing more polyps in the future." B. "You may have other cancerous lesions that could not be seen right now." C. "A regular colonoscopy will prevent the development of malignant polyps." D. "This test will ensure that healing has occurred where the polyp has been removed."
The pediatric nurse caring for a patient with juvenile arthritis administers the following medications recommended for this disease
Select all answers that apply. A) Leflunomide (Arava) B) Infliximub (Remicade) C) Acetaminophen (Tylenol) D) Methotrexate (Rheumatrex)