A client with diabetes mellitus who takes a daily dose of NPH insulin has a hard time drawing the insulin into a syringe because he has difficulty seeing the markings on the syringe. To which of the following services does the nurse suggest a referral?
A. Home care
B. Social services
C. Physical therapy
D. Occupational therapy
Ans: A. Home care
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A) CBC within normal limits B) Urinalysis positive for blood C) Mass on kidney D) Elevated HVA with 24-hour urine collection
The nurse is administering a prescribed fibrinolytic to a client who is having a myocardial infarction (MI). Which adverse effect does the nurse monitor for?
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Sebastian is diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia. To avoid suppressing the bone marrow, he is administered a drug that is derived from bacteria. Shortly after the treatment, he develops an allergy to the drug. He is switched to another drug that is also derived from bacteria. Which of the following drugs is now being used to treat Sebastian?
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