Before beginning antiprotozoal therapy, the nurse should assess for which possible contraindications?
A. Underlying renal, cardiac, thyroid, or liver disease and pregnancy
B. Porphyria and glucose-6-phophate dehydrogenase (G6PD) efficiency
C. Glaucoma, cataracts, anemia, and petechiae
D. Constipation, gastritis, and lactose intolerance
Answer: A. Underlying renal, cardiac, thyroid, or liver disease and pregnancy
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A) Carboxyhemoglobin B) Deoxyhemoglobin C) Melanin D) Pallor E) Hemoglobin F) Carotene
The nurse is aware that the movement of gases into and out of the lung is called:
a. diffusion c. perfusion b. external respiration d. ventilation
The nurse is unable to elicit assessment information from a client. Which of the following should the nurse do?
a. Talk with the client's family. b. Document "unable to obtain" on the assessment form. c. Leave the form for the next nurse to complete. d. Document information while the physician does the admission physical.