A patient diagnosed with HIV/AIDS has diarrhea that is not responding to antidiarrheal agents. Which medication will assist in treating this patient's diarrhea?
A) Bismuth salts (Pepto-Bismol)
B) Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
C) Cholestyramine (Questran)
D) Octreotide acetate (Sandostatin)
D
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A nurse has two job offers. One will not be available for 6 months and the other is in an organization that the nurse does not think is a good fit. The client care in the second organization is not what the nurse would feel comfortable providing
What action should the nurse take in regard to the second organization? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Gracefully decline the job by saying he is moving out of state. 2. Accept the position and plan to resign as soon as the other position opens. 3. Thank the manager for the offer, but decline it. 4. Send a letter to the manager, thanking the organization for the offer. 5. Tell the manager that the client care in the organization was not what was expected.
A newly hired group of graduate practical/vocational nurses are attending orientation at a long-term care facility. What information will be included regarding considerations of mobility and the older adult? (Select all that apply.)
a. The skin of older adults is more fragile and susceptible to injury. b. Always support older adults under the soft tissue when moving them in bed. c. Weakness and hypertension are common signs and symptoms noted in an older adult on bed rest. d. Aging tends to result in loss of flexibility and joint mobility. e. Older adults sometimes become fearful when hydraulic lifts are used for transfers.
A client who is 4 days post-cholecystectomy has T-tube drainage totaling 600 mL in 24 hours. Which actions by the nurse are appropriate based on this data?
Select all that apply. A) Notify the healthcare provider. B) Place the client in a supine position. C) Assess drainage characteristics. D) Clamp the tube q 2 hours for 30 minutes. E) Encourage an increased fluid intake.
List three types of movements that may be visible when you are inspecting an adult's abdomen
What will be an ideal response?