A female patient has been prescribed aminoglutethimide to treat Cushing syndrome. Before therapy begins a priority nursing action would be to review the patient's
A) current lab results, especially complete blood count.
B) current body weight and height.
C) bilirubin level.
D) last menstrual period.
A
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a. Amount of anger being expressed b. Lack of time to listen c. Unwillingness of the angry person to nego-tiate solutions d. Tendency to prepare a defense
The 80-year-old man who is experiencing stress because visual loss has caused him to quit driving says, "I have friends and family who will be my transportation. I can still get around and I'll have entertaining company."
What coping mechanism is the man using? a. Confrontation b. Escape c. Emotional distancing d. Avoidance
Voluntary home health agencies are
1. Government organizations 2. Exempt from federal income tax 3. Profit-making agencies 4. Governed by the owner of the agency
Approximately what percentage of the adult population (ages 18 and older) suffers from a mental disorder in a given year in the United States?
a. 6 b. 14 c. 26 d. 30