The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a patient who is experiencing aggressive and violent behavior for possible risk factors. Which of the following would the nurse identify? Select all that apply
A) Damage to the frontal lobe of the brain
B) Low testosterone levels
C) Family history of aggression
D) Gender
E) High level of competitiveness
A, C, E
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The nurse learns a patient receiving a new prescription for oxandrolone takes a lipid-lowering medication daily. What will the nurse tell the patient about this drug interaction?
A) Lipid-lowering drug becomes much less effective. B) Increased risk of oxandrolone toxicity with this combination of drugs C) Increased risk of liver damage with this combination of drugs D) Oxandrolone becomes less effective with this combination of drugs.
The nurse is preparing the client for an amniocentesis. The ultrasound shows the fetus to be positioned as in the picture. At what site would the nurse prep the client for the amniocentesis?
1. A 2. B. 3. C. 4. D.
The nurse evaluates the therapeutic effect of the drug sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) in a client in chronic renal failure by assessing whether which of the following is present?
1. Decreased serum potassium 2. Increased stool excretion 3. Decreased serum sodium 4. Increased urine-specific gravity
Which of the following are specific culturally sensitive nursing considerations the nurse integrates into care of the pregnant client? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Counseling about home remedies 2. Discussing components of a balanced diet 3. Refusing to discuss birthing choices 4. Encouraging use of support systems 5. Instructing the client to use no home remedies