A cancer patient has intractable diarrhea that is not of an infectious nature. Which of the following medications will be prescribed?
A) Bismuth
B) Pepto-Bismol
C) Psyllium (Metamucil)
D) Opioids
D
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The bell of the stethoscope placed at the apex is more useful than the diaphragm for hearing:
a. a pericardial friction rub. b. high-pitched murmurs. c. presystolic gallops. d. systolic ejection sounds.
A nursing intervention designed to help a schizophrenic client manage relapse is to
A. schedule the client to attend group therapy. B. teach the client and family about behaviors associated with relapse. C. remind the client of the need to return for periodic blood draws. D. help the client and family adapt to the stigma of chronic mental illness.
The preferred anticoagulant during pregnancy is:
A. streptokinase. B. heparin. C. warfarin. D. enoxaparin.
A patient with PKD has nocturia. What does the nurse encourage the patient to do?
a. Drink at least 2 liters of fluid daily b. Restrict fluid in the evening c. Drink 1000mL early in the morning d. Add a pinch of salt to water in the evenings