A patient is diagnosed with hydronephrosis. What is a complication that could result from this condition?
a. Damage to the nephrons
b. Kidney cancer
c. Kidney stone
d. Structural defects
Answer: a. Damage to the nephrons
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A client who is diagnosed with a trichomonas infection is to receive metronidazole (Flagyl). The nurse would instruct the client to avoid which of the following while taking this drug?
A) Alcohol B) Cigarettes C) Chocolate D) Caffeine
A stepped care management approach to treating hypertension includes weight loss, smoking cessation, decreased use of alcohol, reducing salt in the diet, and increased physical exercise
In which step of a stepped-care management approach will the nurse teach about these changes in lifestyle? A) Step 1 only B) Steps 1 and 2 C) Steps 1, 2, and 3 D) Steps 1, 2, 3, and 4
Andy Roberts is a home health nurse who has five clients to see. Mr. Anderson needs BID dressing changes; Mrs. Brown needs blood drawn to check her prothrombin (protime) levels;
Mr. Carter must have his fasting blood glucose levels checked; Mrs. Dixon's heart and lung function must be evaluated following recent hospitalization with congestive heart failure (CHF); and Mr. Edison is a new admit after being discharged from the hospital following a total hip replacement. In planning his day, Andy will probably schedule which two clients first? 1. Mr. Anderson and Mr. Carter 2. Mr. Anderson and Mr. Edison 3. Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Dixon 4. Mrs. Brown and Mr. Edison 5. Mr. Carter and Mrs. Dixon