A patient has developed diarrhea as a result of carcinoid tumors. Which medication will be ordered to treat the diarrhea?
A) Gonadorelin hydrochloride (Factrel)
B) Octreotide (Sandostatin)
C) Nafarelin (Synarel)
D) Gonadorelin acetate (Lutrepulse)
B
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Nursing outcome databases are critical because nurses must be able to:
a. assess the differences between an asso-ciate degree in nursing and a bachelor's of science degree in nursing. b. compare interventional care strategies between physicians. c. evaluate nurse's aide– and licensed prac-tical/vocational nurse–sensitive outcomes. d. measure how nurses influence patient outcomes.
The post-CVA patient in the rehabilitation phase accidentally knocks the adapted plate from the table and bursts into tears after failing to feed himself. The nurse's best response would be:
1. "Don't cry. You'll be mastering eating in no time." 2. "I don't believe crying will help. Let's try drinking from a special cup." 3. "Bless your heart! Let me get a new meal and feed you." 4. "Learning new skills is hard. Let's see what may have caused the trouble."
The majority of children in the United States with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection acquired the disease by which means?
a. Through sexual contact b. From a blood transfusion c. By using intravenous (IV) drugs d. Perinatally from their mothers
The nurse is aware that vitamins are organic compounds that differ in function and availability. When discussing the difference with a client, which of the following statements would best describe vitamins?
A) Vitamins are composed of long chains of molecules linked together. B) Vitamins provide energy. C) Vitamins are susceptible to destruction by factors such as heat, air, and light. D) Vitamins exist in only one active form.