After a health history of the gastrointestinal and urinary systems, the nurse determines that a patient is of average risk for colorectal cancer. What should the nurse instruct the patient regarding this risk? (Select all that apply.)
A) Have a fecal occult blood test done annually.
B) Schedule a flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years.
C) Follow an every 10-year colonoscopy schedule.
D) Plan time for a colonoscopy every 3 years.
E) Determine when to have a barium enema every 2 years.
A, B, C
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A client who had a thrombotic stroke finished receiving intravenous rt-PA therapy at 10:00 AM on Sunday. Sunday afternoon the physician writes an order to start Coumadin and Plavix that evening. The most appropriate action by the nurse would be to
a. call the physician and clarify when the medications should be given. b. consult with the pharmacist about giving both medications together. c. give the Coumadin at 5:00 PM because that is the standard administration time. d. provide appropriate education and administer the medications as ordered.
The nurse is completing an integumentary examination with an African American patient. Which findings should the nurse recognize are associated with the patient's genetics?
Select all that apply. 1. an ashen hue to black skin 2. a yellowish cast on the palms 3. very dry scalp and dry, fragile hair 4. several keloids 5. patches of white spots on the hands
A client is receiving enoxaparin (Lovenox). The client is scheduled for surgery. The nurse visits with the anesthesia care provider to ensure that the client:
1. Will not be receiving an epidural. 2. Will have correct body alignment. 3. Will not receive medications that interact with enoxaparin. 4. Is informed of the procedure.
A newborn has had a repair of a trancheoesophageal fistula one hour ago. When the newborn is taken to the neonatal intensive care unit, the nurse should:
1. Monitor the oxygen saturations of the newborn. 2. Assess for respiratory distress. 3. Provide oral suctioning as needed. 4. All of the above should be done for the newborn.