To which substance is the most prevalent addiction problem in the United States?
a. cocaine c. alcohol
b. marijuana d. heroin
C
In the United States, more than 15% of those over the age of 18 have serious substance abuse issues, with two-thirds of these primarily abusing alcohol and one-third abusing non-alcoholic substances.
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A patient taking warfarin (Coumadin) has just begun chemotherapy. The patient comes to the clinic for a follow-up appointment and complains of blood in her urine. The nurse's most imme-diate action should be to
a. advise the patient that this is normal with this type of drugs. b. check the platelet count for thrombocytopenia. c. advise the patient that she will need to skip the next round of chemotherapy. d. administer epoetin (Epogen) subcutaneously.
A female patient is seen for "increased hoarseness" and "a change in voice quality." What is an appropriate assessment question for the nurse to ask this patient?
1. "What medications are you currently taking?" 2. "Have you recently had a cold?" 3. "Have you recently visited another country?" 4. "What is your occupation?"
Many variables influence a patient's health beliefs and practices. Internal and external variables influence how a person thinks and acts. An example of an internal variable would be
a. Perception of functioning. b. Family practices. c. Socioeconomic factors. d. Cultural background.
The nurse is working with a new mother who follows Muslim traditions. Which expectations and actions are appropriate for this patient? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Be sure she gets a kosher diet. 2. Expect that most visitors will be women. 3. Uncover only the necessary skin when assessing. 4. The father will take an active role in infant care. 5. She will prefer a male physician.