A client with varicose veins has recently undergone surgery. What point should the
nurse include in the discharge teaching after venous stripping?
A) Place the legs down while sitting
B) Apply knee-high stockings
C) Do not cross legs for more than half hour
D) Avoid sitting for a lengthy time
D
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a. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs for pain b. Tetracyclines for acne c. Proton pump inhibitors for heartburn d. Thyroid replacement hormone for hypothyroidism
A nurse is reviewing the immune system before planning an immunocompromised patient's care. How should the nurse characterize the humoral immune response?
A) Specialized cells recognize and ingest cells that are recognized as foreign. B) T lymphocytes are assisted by cytokines to fight infection. C) Lymphocytesare stimulated to become cells that attack microbes directly. D) Antibodies are made by B lymphocytes in response to a specific antigen.
A pregnant woman is admitted to the high-risk maternity unit with HELLP syndrome. The nurse would provide which interventions?
1. Protect the woman from inadvertent injury. 2. Monitor IV sticks for bleeding. 3. Monitor the woman for development of seizure. 4. Monitor the patient for the development of hypernatremia. 5. Prepare the woman for immediate intubation and mechanical ventilation.
Tretinoin (Retin-A) is a topical agent commonly used to treat acne. Nursing considerations with this drug should include:
a. teaching to avoid use of sunscreen agents. b. applying generously to the skin. c. explaining that medication should not be applied until at least 20 to 30 minutes after washing. d. explaining that erythema and peeling are indications of toxicity.