A patient diagnosed with tuberculosis is prescribed ethambutol (EMB). Prior to initiating this medication, what should the nurse instruct the patient?
A. Avoid this medication if allergic to eggs.
B. Have a baseline visual examination.
C. Have a baseline ECG (electrocardiogram).
D. Have an influenza (flu) vaccination.
Answer: B
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When the nurse is teaching the client about attachment of the faceplate around the stoma, what measure will ensure secure attachment of the pouch to the peristomal skin?
A) Apply a large quantity of adhesive around the stoma prior to attaching the faceplate. B) Press the adhesive faceplate around the stoma for about 30 seconds. C) Press the adhesive faceplate from the outward edge of the stoma inward. D) Wipe the faceplate with alcohol to remove debris.
Which of the following statements best describes the development of the Canadian healthcare system?
1) The system emerged from careful planning by a group of physicians and politicians from Montreal. 2) The adoption of the system was unanimous and uneventful because healthcare providers, citizens, and lawmakers understood the need for it. 3) The system began in Saskatchewan, and over several decades spread through the provinces and territories. 4) Nurses began the move for national health coverage and smoothly pushed the system through the political process.
A child has a poorly controlled seizure disorder. He has restricted sports participation but would be able to engage in:
a. archery. b. swimming. c. weight lifting. d. badminton.
What is the name given to polymorphic VT that occurs in the presence of a long QT interval?
What will be an ideal response?