A nurse suspects that a client has serum sickness. For which manifestation does the nurse assess the client?
a. Joint pain
b. Allergic rhinitis
c. Stridor
d. Wheezing
A
Serum sickness is a delayed reaction, type III. Signs and symptoms include fever, arthralgia, fever, rash, malaise, and lymphadenopathy. The other signs and symptoms are related to type I allergic reactions.
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The nurse checks what other medications the patient is taking before instructing him about the antiretroviral he is started on. This is necessary for which reason?
a. The antiretroviral and other medications must be taken together. b. The antiretroviral should be taken alone and not with other medications. c. The antiretroviral and other medications must be taken with milk. d. The antiretroviral should be taken with water 30 minutes before eating.
Outcomes research in health care is oriented toward establishing:
a. characteristics and description of nursing phenomena. b. critical indicators. c. predictive relationships. d. quality and effectiveness.
Clients on thiazide diuretics should be monitored for urinary losses of:
1. Vitamin D. 2. Calcium. 3. Potassium. 4. Phosphate.
Which of the following journals would most likely contain the highest number of primary sources for a research literature review?
A) American Journal of Nursing B) Nursing Forum C) Nursing Outlook D) Western Journal of Nursing Research