Which term describes a hard protein contained in the cells of the epidermis, nails, and hair that is both waterproof and a barrier to pathogens and chemicals?
A. keratin
B. collagen
C. melanin
D. sebum
Answer: A
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While the nurse is administering an enema, the patient complains of some cramping. Which action should the nurse take next?
a. Discontinue the procedure completely. b. Increase the height of the solution. c. Slow the rate of infusion. d. Have the patient roll into a supine position.
The medication is ordered as follows: Give 5 ml by mouth four times per day. How many teaspoons will the nurse administer to the client? __________ (units) __________
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
The nurse suspects that a patient is developing malignant hyperthermia. Arrange these interventions in the correct order of priority
1. Start dantrolene therapy 2. Identify any signs and symptoms that support this suspicion. 3. Control associated symptoms 4. Discontinue medication that may cause malignant hyperthermia. 5. Maintain intravenous dantrolene Standard Text: Click and drag the options below to move them up or down.
A client has been taking clonazepam (Klonopin) for chronic anxiety for three years. The client tells the nurse they want to stop the medication. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "You will need to gradually decrease your dose before stopping." 2. "I don't think it is a good idea to stop your medication." 3. "There are not any serious complications to stopping this drug." 4. "Medications for anxiety must be taken for the rest of your life."