When being assessed by her new nurse practitioner, a woman states that she has had Raynaud's disease for many years, a problem that occasionally affects her quality of life
When performing health education surrounding this problem, what should the nurse emphasize?
A) Teaching the woman about atherosclerosis and its role in Raynaud's disease
B) Teaching the woman about the correct use of anticoagulants
C) Helping the woman identify and avoid the specific triggers of her problem
D) Teaching the woman the signs and symptoms of deep vein thrombosis
C
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A) Enflurane B) Desflurane C) Sevoflurane D) Isoflurane
The term concordance is sometimes preferred over compliance or noncompliance when speaking of a patient following a prescribed plan of care for which reason?
a. It is judgmental. b. It is nonjudgmental. c. It is caring. d. It is uncaring.
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to undergo diagnostic testing to determine the cause of dermatitis. When educating the client about diagnostic testing, which statement by the nurse is appropriate?
A) "In patch testing, an adhesive patch with common allergens is placed on your back." B) "The patch from the patch test is usually removed after 2 weeks." C) "Skin prick and skin injection tests are used to test for delayed reactions." D) "You may shower or exercise while the patch from the patch test is in place."
An antigen produces an allergic response in a client. Which term should the nurse use to describe this antigen?
1. Carrier 2. Hapten 3. Allergen 4. Immunoglobulin