After the physician has prescribed danazol (Danocrine) for treatment of a client's endometriosis, the nurse would explain that this drug may cause
a. hot flashes.
b. increased breast size.
c. irregular periods.
d. loss of appetite.
A
Danazol may cause side effects such as acne, hirsutism, weight gain, decreased breast size, hot flashes, and vaginal dryness.
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The nurse understands that which type of immunity is the longest acting?
a. Artificial active b. Inflammatory c. Natural active d. Natural passive
When caring for a patient in shock, one of the major nursing goals is to reduce the risk that the patient will develop complications of shock. How can the nurse best achieve this goal?
A) Provide a detailed diagnosis and plan of care in order to promote the patient's and family's coping. B) Keep the physician updated with the most accurate information because in cases of shock the nurse often cannot provide relevant interventions. C) Monitor for significant changes and evaluate patient outcomes on a scheduled basis focusing on blood pressure and skin temperature. D) Understand the underlying mechanisms of shock, recognize the subtle and more obvious signs, and then provide rapid assessment.
If an older adult is anemic, which of the following is usually suspected?
A) Excessive consumption of coffee or tea B) Elimination of iron by the body C) Decrease in the total body iron stores with age D) Blood loss from the gastrointestinal or genitourinary tract
The nurse is caring for a patient in the hospital. The patient states, "No matter what happens to me, I believe my path is already predetermined. Nothing is going to change my destiny." This patient is most likely exhibiting:
a. Fatalism b. Hopelessness c. Lack of faith d. Self-pity