Although each care plan is individualized, there are certain risks and health problems that, for example, patients undergoing similar medical or surgical treatment have in common. What name is given to this type of care plan?
A) initial B) ongoing C) discharge D) standardized
D
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A medication, simvastatin (Zocor), is administered to lower a patient's cholesterol level. Follow-up lipid levels are reviewed by the nurse. Which level indicates the desired therapeutic range?
a. High-density lipoprotein (HDL), 29 mg/dL; low-density lipoprotein (LDL), 160 mg/dL b. HDL, 38 mg/dL; LDL, 120 mg/dL c. HDL, 56 mg/dL; LDL, 106 mg/dL d. HDL, 42 mg/dL; LDL, 98 mg/dL
A female patient is beginning androgen therapy. When counseling about possible adverse effects, the nurse should include which possible effects? You may select more than one answer
a. Deeper voice b. Breast enlargement c. Menstrual cramps d. Decreased libido e. Facial hair
In a long-term care setting, a nurse should do which of the following to help promote mobility in a patient's home? Select all that apply
1. Use the continuous passive motion (CPM) machine. 2. Evaluate the patient's need for physical therapy. 3. Ambulate joints beyond 90 degrees as quickly as possible. 4. Follow activity orders. 5. Encourage the patient to lie down as much as possible.
Because vitamins A, D, E, and K are not soluble in water, they are not easily eliminated from the body and a deficiency would take many ________ to develop.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).