A postmenopausal woman with uterine prolapse is being fitted with a pessary. The nurse would be most alert for which side effect?
A) Increased vaginal discharge
B) Urinary tract infection
C) Vaginitis
D) Vaginal ulceration
D
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The nurse will contact the provider to report possible ____ and request an order for ____. a. congestive heart failure; furosemide [La-six] b. hemorrhage; vitamin K (phytonadione) c. myocardial infarction; tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) d. pulmonary embolism; heparin
Which of the following are common key features of hormones? (Select all that apply.)
A. The activity of most hormones is of long duration. B. Continued hormone activity requires continued production and secretion. C. All hormones exert their influence at low blood concentration. D. Most hormones are stored in the target tissue for use later. E. Most hormones cause target tissue to increase or decrease their activity by changing gene activity.
Nine of the 20 amino acids are considered essential because they
a. contain sulfur. b. are found only in animal proteins. c. cannot be manufactured by the body. d. are the only amino acids used to make body proteins.
Which care activity for a patient with a paralytic ileus is appropriate for the registered nurse (RN) to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
a. Auscultation for bowel sounds b. Nasogastric (NG) tube irrigation c. Applying petroleum jelly to the lips d. Assessment of the nares for irritation