A patient has been prescribed lovastatin for a high cholesterol level. The nurse's teaching plan will include a basic explanation of how the drug produces its therapeutic effect
The nurse will explain that lovastatin lowers cholesterol levels because it
A) is a hormone.
B) is a bile-acid resin.
C) inhibits cholesterol syntheses.
D) consists of a fibric acid derivative.
C
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During an assessment of the sclera of a black patient, the nurse would consider which of these an expected finding?
a. Yellow fatty deposits over the cornea b. Pallor near the outer canthus of the lower lid c. Yellow color of the sclera that extends up to the iris d. Presence of small brown macules on the sclera
The nurse educator is teaching a group of students about cultural differences to consider when conducting an ear, nose, and throat assessment
Which statement by a nursing student indicates appropriate understanding of the information presented? 1. "Asians are more likely to experience greater difficulty with otitis media than people from other cultures." 2. "Sometimes in Asians and Native Americans, their ear wax looks dry and dark." 3. "Asians have a higher risk of having issues associated with cleft lips and cleft palates." 4. "Asians have a high incidence of tooth decay."
Nurses must develop an awareness of the ethical and legal considerations pertaining to nursing practice
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The client is diabetic and has been noncompliant. The client has hypoactive bowel sounds. The client frequently eats high-fat, low-fiber foods
Which of the following areas of the body may be affected by these types of behaviors? Click in the figure to indicate your selection.