Treatment is available to stop the progression of inflammation and damage to the bile duct epithelial cells in primary biliary cirrhosis
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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A) Sotalol has a very short duration of action B) Food increases the bioavailability of the drug C) Absorption of sotalol is decreased by the presence of food D) The drug is best administered intramuscularly
Your patient is ready to be discharged home after a cataract extraction with intraocular lens implant. You are teaching your patient about signs and symptoms that need to be reported to the ophthalmologist immediately
You know that the patient understands when he says what? A) "I need to call the doctor if I get nauseated." B) "I need to call the doctor if I have a light morning discharge." C) "I need to call the doctor if I get a scratchy feeling." D) "I need to call the doctor if I see flashing lights."
The nurse is documenting current health concerns during the health history of a 63-year-old man. Identification of what may help most at this time?
A) Number of sexual partners B) Number of STIs C) Sexual preference D) Previous problems
The nurse is assessing a newborn for jaundice. The nurse knows that jaundice is easiest to detect in the newborn in certain areas. Because of this knowledge, the nurse will assess which of the following?
a. the scapula, under the arm, and in the groin b. under the chin and under the knee c. under the scrotum or inside the labia d. on the tip of nose, external ear, lips, hands, and feet