The client at lowest risk for deep-venous thrombosis is a
A) 78-year-old woman who had surgery to repair her right hip, which was fractured in a fall.
B) 73-year-old client diagnosed with chronic lymphoid leukemia (CLL) 6 months ago.
C) 77-year-old male 2 days postmyocardial infarction who has episodes of ventricular dysrhythmias.
D) 70-year-old client who has a right hemiparesis from a stroke a week ago.
B
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The nurse is assisting with medication teaching for a patient who is prescribed lithium carbonate (Eskalith) for bipolar disorder. Which instruction by the nurse is most important?
a. Teach the patient side effects to report, such as nausea or weight gain. b. Instruct the patient to discontinue other antidepressant agents. c. Explain to the patient and significant other the importance of regular blood tests. d. Teach the patient that the lithium will help stabilize mood swings.
Decreased magnesium levels can be associated with which of the following?
a. chronic alcoholism c. Addison's disease b. renal failure d. uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
Which of the following phases of the nursing process encompasses the establishment of a baseline to formulate the care plan?
A) Assessment B) Nursing diagnosis C) Planning D) Implementation
The nurse is teaching a patient about a drug that causes photosensitivity. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I should apply sunscreen with a sun protection factor greater than 15." b. "I should avoid sunlight when possible while taking this drug." c. "I will wear protective clothing when I am outdoors." d. "I will wear sunglasses even while I am indoors."