A 58-year-old woman being treated for osteoporosis states that she has occasional spotting and has noted a weight gain. The nurse is aware that these symptoms may be side effects from which of the following medications?
A) Estrogen-replacement therapy
B) Alendronate
C) Calcitonin
D) Vitamin D replacement
Ans: A
Feedback: Common side effects of hormone-replacement therapy include periodic bleeding or spotting, fluid retention, and weight gain.
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a. Absence of hair on the left lower extremity b. Skin surrounding the ulcer mottled but blanchable c. Brownish discoloration of the lower extremity d. Cold and gray-blue lower extremity
Complications associated with craniotomy include
a. diabetes mellitus. b. fluid retention. c. intracranial hypotension. d. surgical hemorrhage.
The nurse is teaching a patient about a voiding cystogram. Which patient statements indicate that teaching has been effective?
Select all that apply. 1. "A urinary catheter will be placed in my bladder." 2. "My bladder will be filled with fluid." 3. "I will tell you when my bladder feels full." 4. "A peripheral IV will be inserted in my arm." 5. "I will be sedated for the procedure."
The nursing process can be used with the community as well as with individuals. When using the first step, assessment, what steps must be taken?
1. Gathering relevant existing data and generating missing data 2. Planning interventions that benefit the entire community 3. Formulating nursing diagnoses 4. Evaluating the interventions that were used