To widen blocked nasal passages and sinuses, one should choose an OTC drug with ________ properties.
1 A. antitussive
B. expectorant
C. decongestant
D. antiopyretic
C. decongestant
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The patient with a history of acute renal failure is scheduled for a kidney biopsy. The patient asks the nurse why this test is required. What is the nurse's best response?
A) "A biopsy is routinely ordered for all patients with renal disorders." B) "A biopsy is generally ordered following abnormal x-ray findings of the renal pelvis." C) "A biopsy is often ordered for patients before they have a kidney transplant." D) "A biopsy is sometimes necessary for diagnosing and evaluating the extent of kidney disease."
The nurse is doing triage at the emergency department when a middle-aged patient presents with abdominal pain and heartburn. The patient states the symptoms have persisted for several days following a particularly spicy meal
When assessing the patient, the nurse notes the patient has a history of acute gastritis. What complication should the nurse assess for? A) Esophageal or pyloric obstruction related to scarring B) Acute systemic infection related to peritonitis C) Gastric hyperacidity related to excessive gastrin secretion D) Bruising on the patient's flanks
A nurse in a pediatric clinic is teaching a mother about vaccinations. What would the nurse tell the mother about the most common adverse effects of vaccinations?
A) Sensitivity to the sun and photophobia are the most common side effects. B) Allergic reactions to the antigen or carrier solution are the most common side effects. C) Nausea and vomiting are the most common side effects. D) Joint pain and inflammation at the injection site are the most common side effects.
An older client diagnosed with dementia resides with his daughter. When the home care nurse visits, the daughter tearfully tells the nurse that her father scratched her hand and cursed at her when she was attempting to feed him. She states, "I don't know
why he hates me and wants to hurt me. I try so hard to take good care of him. I love him." How will the nurse respond to the client's daughter? a. "Let's think about what you may have done to anger your father?" b. "Let's try to figure out what your father was trying to say with his behavior." c. "Scratching is usually a sign of untreated pain. Do you think your father is in pain?" d. "Maybe you should consider having a home health provide your father's physical care."