A patient, identified as an organ donor, is diagnosed as being brain dead. The organ procurement organization (OPO) rules that the patient is not a candidate for transplant. The nurse would attribute this decision to which patient history?
1. Experimented with intravenous heroin 20 years prior
2. Being treated for hepatitis B
3. Treated for prostate cancer one year ago
4. Treated for shock
Answer: 2
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During the focused interview, which client statements indicate an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease?
1. "I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism about 5 years ago." 2. "My doctor always tells me when I come in that my blood pressure is low." 3. "I know my grandmother had diabetes, but every time it has been checked mine has been normal." 4. "My total cholesterol has always been around 170."
Which drugs would act directly at a receptor to produce activation? You may select more than one answer
a. Morphine b. Naloxone c. Antihistamines d. Epinephrine e. Insulin
A patient has been prescribed metformin for treatment of type 2 diabetes. Which teaching would the nurse provide? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. "You are likely to have one or two episodes of hypoglycemia while your body adjusts to this medication.". 2. "If you need any diagnostic testing that requires radiocontrast dye, be certain to report that you are taking metformin.". 3. "You may have mild stomach upset at first when taking this medication.". 4. "Take this medication just before you begin to eat.". 5. "You may develop a persistent cough while taking metformin.".
The client is learning how to plan his meal using the exchange list to maintain a 2000-calorie diet. The client knows that he can choose from a variety of foods as long as he uses the correct number of choices with each meal. Which of the following are correct guidelines for his carbohydrate choices per meal in the 2000-calorie plan? Select all that apply.
A) 2 servings from milk group B) 1 serving from the bread, cereal, rice, and pasta group C) 1 serving of fruit D) 3 servings of nonstarchy foods