A patient is being treated with zalcitabine. The nurse should reinforce which information?
1. There is no risk of peripheral neuropathy with this agent.
2. This agent is primarily metabolized by the liver.
3. Diplopia is a common side effect.
4. Food delays and reduces absorption.
Correct Answer: 4
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Available: Dobutamine 250 mg in 250 mL D5W The IV flow rates for the lowest and highest dosages for a client who weighs 143 lb are _____ and _____. a. 9.75 and 39 mg/hr b. 10 and 78 mL/hr c. 5 and 20 mL/hr d. 16 and 65 mg/hr
The nurse has scheduled a specific time for a group of Latino diabetics to come for diabetic teaching, but the group does not come until almost an hour later. The culturally competent nurse is aware that:
1. a language barrier caused a miscommunication. 2. denial about the disease has delayed arrival. 3. their culture places little significance on time concepts. 4. a timely arrival is rude, because it may inconvenience the "hostess."
A nurse can play several roles in working with clients to therapeutically deliver nursing care. One of these roles is that of helper and the other is that of healer. Which of the following outcomes characterize the nurse as helper?
A) Client has a deep relaxation B) Client becomes more whole C) Client with profound change from within D) Client perception of satisfied relationship
A client is diagnosed with pernicious anemia. The client wants to know the reason for
his condition. What should be the nurse's response? A) "Lack of vitamin K causes pernicious anemia." B) "Lack of vitamin B12 causes pernicious anemia." C) "Lack of amino acids causes pernicious anemia." D) "Lack of starch molecules causes pernicious anemia."