The nurse is teaching the patient about oral steroid therapy for chronic adrenal insufficiency. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
A. "I can take my full dose in the morning."
B. "When I am traveling for work I will take lower doses."
C. "I understand that I shouldn't experience many adverse effects."
D. "I can break up my dose and take some in the afternoon if I get tired."
Answer: B. "When I am traveling for work I will take lower doses."
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a. "The lump on my throat is my enlarged thyroid." b. "Treatment will stop the enlargement of the goiter." c. "I am aware this goiter could develop into cancer." d. "I'm glad my treatment will make this thing go away."
Contemporary maternity nursing is exemplified by:
1. the use of midwives for all vaginal deliveries. 2. family-centered care. 3. free-standing birth clinics. 4. physician-driven care.
What is evaluated when conducting a nursing audit?
A) physical environment C) patient records B) policies and procedures D) patient satisfaction
When Ella discovers that she is unable to see things in relatively low light, she visits Dr. Brody for a medical checkup. Upon examination, Dr. Brody notes that Ella has very dry skin and a relatively low rate of epithelial cell growth. He attributes these symptoms to a vitamin deficiency. From which of the following vitamin deficiencies is Ella most likely suffering?
A. Vitamin D B. Vitamin C C. Vitamin A D. Vitamin E