A nurse is caring for Mexican migrant farmworkers. Which of the following conditions are of greatest importance for the nurse to assess? (Select all that apply.)
a. Cholera
b. Hepatitis
c. High blood level of lead
d. Malaria
ANS: B, C
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What could the nurse conclude regarding this observation? A) The client uses assistive devices to optimize autonomy. B) The client needs instruction to conduct morning care before applying splints to lower extremities. C) The client is dependent upon assistive devices. D) The client is reliant upon assistive devices for independent.
Narcotic agonists are used to control acute pain. Common side effects that patients may develop from taking these drugs include: (Select all that apply.)
1. hyperactivity. 2. constipation. 3. diarrhea. 4. dry mouth.
Disadvantages of epidural anesthesia include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Slower onset b. Less hypotension c. Placement takes longer d. Possible systemic toxicity e. Potential fetal bradycardia f. Higher incidence of inadequate block
The nurse assesses indications that the recovering alcoholic may be developing Wernicke's encephalopathy when the nurse observes: (Select all that apply.)
a. confusion. b. hallucinations. c. verbally aggressive behavior. d. ataxia. e. seizures.