One of the most serious complications of giant cell arteritis is:
A. hemiparesis.
B. arthritis.
C. blindness.
D. uveitis.
Answer: C. blindness.
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A patient is admitted for a total knee replacement. He suffers from paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). The nurse should be certain which of the following medications are ordered?
A) Anticoagulants B) Narcotics C) Anti-infectives D) Beta blockers
The nurse instructs a patient's partner to administer subcutaneous regular Humulin insulin. What information should the nurse include in the partner's teaching?
a. Select a 25-gauge, 5/8-inch needle. b. Massage the site after the injection. c. Always insert the needle at a 90-degree angle. d. Use a different injection site each time.
While the nurse is changing the female client's dressing, the client states she is not ready to see the wound. Which does the nurse implement to promote client health and well-being?
1. Documents that the client has ineffective coping 2. Shields the wound from the client's line of vision 3. Takes a photograph of wound for client to see later 4. Tells the client to see the injury as soon as possible
The nurse is providing information for a client who will self-administer a twice-daily antidysrhythmic medication at home. Which client statements would the nurse evaluate as indicating good understanding of this process?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "If I get the flu, I should stop taking the medication until my fever goes down." 2. "I should take my doses as close to 12 hours apart as I can." 3. "If I forget a dose of medication I should take two pills for the next dose." 4. "If I can't take the medication for a couple of days because I am sick, I should call the clinic for advice." 5. "I should get my prescription refilled before I am completely out of medicine."