ACE inhibitors are contraindicated in pregnancy. While treatment of heart failure during pregnancy is best done by a specialist, which of the following drug classes is considered to be safe, at least in the later parts of pregnancy?
1. Diuretics
2. ARBs
3. Beta blockers
4. Nitrates
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The nurse questions an older patient about the age-related changes she has experienced in her connective tissue, which have lessened her mobility. These changes are most commonly (select all that apply):
1. loss of bone, which may cause fragile bones. 2. thickening of tendons, causing loss of strength. 3. bony deposits in joints, causing pain and altered movement. 4. hardening of cartilage, causing more friction in joints. 5. diminished energy, causing decreased activity.
A client may be prescribed alendronate for any of the following reasons, except:
a. postmenopausal bone thinning. c. estrogen replacement. b. postmenopausal osteoporosis. d. Paget's disease.
The nurse is assessing the eyes of an older adult client. Which finding is expected by the nurse based on the client's age?
A. The client states that they feel that their tear production has increased over the years. B. There is a noticeable increase in fat within the orbit of the eye. C. The client has difficulty reading from a paper held at far range without corrective glasses. D. The client is unable to clearly read from a paper held at close range.
The nursing student is caring for clients in the clinical setting, and has been asked by the RN to perform several tasks
Which of the following , if asked by the RN, would the nursing student decline as being outside the scope of practice for the LPN/LVN? 1. Perform discharge teaching for a new mother. 2. Change a wound dressing. 3. Test feces for occult blood 4. Administer IM medications.