During a follow-up visit, a patient who has
been on estrogen therapy admits that she has continued to smoke cigarettes. The nurse will remind the patient that smoking while on estrogen may lead to increased:
a. incidence of nausea.
b. risk for thrombosis.
c. levels of triglycerides.
d. tendency to bleed during menstruation.
ANS: B
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The boy's mother has contacted the clinic and states that there has been no significant improvement in her son's ear infection since beginning the antibiotics 3 days ago. The nurse should consider which of the following explanations for this phenomenon? A) The boy has not been receiving the medication consistently. B) The boy's ear infection has a viral etiology. C) The boy's ear infection is caused by an antibiotic-resistant microorganism. D) The medication should have been prescribed parenterally.
While conducting a rapid assessment for a client who has diabetes, the student nurse notes that the client is experiencing emotional stress following the recent death of the spouse. When discussing the client with the nurse preceptor, which statement by the student nurse student indicates the need for further education?
1. "Emotional stress can negatively impact the immune system's ability to function." 2. "The client has probably not been eating well recently." 3. "I should not ask about the use of drugs or alcohol at this time." 4. "The client may be hyperglycemic."
A 69-year-old woman applied for admission to a nursing home because she was no longer able to care for herself and her home. At this time, she was not eligible for Medicaid. What is the probable reason she does not qualify for Medicaid?
A. Neither she nor her husband ever paid into Social Security. B. She has too many financial assets. C. She is too young. D. She was too proud to accept Medicaid support.
The nurse is providing education about vitamins. Which is the best way to classify vitamins?
1. Vitamins are classified by their ability to mix with water. 2. Vitamins are classified on how they interact with electrolytes in the body. 3. Vitamins are classified according to their role on cognition and cellular function. 4. Vitamins are classified by synthesis within the blood stream.