The nurse caring for a patient with Cushing's syndrome is teaching the patient about the dexamethasone suppression test scheduled for tomorrow. What does the nurse explain that this test will involve?
A) Administration of dexamethasone orally, followed by a plasma cortisol level every hour for 3 hours
B) Administration of dexamethasone intravenously, followed by an X-ray of the adrenal glands
C) Administration of dexamethasone orally at 11 PM, and a plasma cortisol level at 8 AM the next morning
D) Administration of dexamethasone intravenously, followed by a plasma cortisol level 3 hours after the drug is administered
C
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A) Obstructed lymph vessels B) Sensitivity to antibiotics C) Accumulation of blood D) Improper anticoagulant use
The nurse is assessing the health history of a patient's male partner. Which data is most likely to be related to an infertility problem?
A) 30 years of age B) Employment as a taxi driver C) Intercourse approximately every third day D) Immunization against mumps as a child
The newly licensed nurse is concerned about the rapidity with which nursing care information changes. What characteristic would be best to help manage this concern?
1. Ability to use general Internet search engines to obtain information. 2. Knowledge of where and how to find the best possible sources of evidence. 3. Ability to use library print resources to find good information. 4. A good working relationship with experienced nurses.
A client on the medical unit receives regular insulin at 7:00 A.M. The nurse is alert to a possible hypoglycemic reaction by which time?
a. 7:30 A.M. b. 10:00 A.M. c. 4:00 P.M. d. 8:00 P.M.