A hanging flap of skin is the ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
pannus
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When objective and subjective data about a client's pain are in conflict, which report should the nurse consider to be the primary source?
a. objective data b. subjective data c. combination of objective and subjective d. objective data and reports of family members
Management of primary dysmenorrhea often requires a multifaceted approach. The nurse who provides care for a patient with this condition should be aware that the optimal pharmacologic therapy for pain relief is:
a. Acetaminophen. b. Oral contraceptives (OCPs). c. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). d. Aspirin.
Which drug amount is the greatest?
a. 5 g b. 50 mg c. 500 mg d. 5000 mcg
The client receives epoetin alfa (Epogen) subcutaneously, and says to the nurse, "My doctor said I have anemia. Are there little red blood cells in that shot?" What are the best responses by the nurse?
1. "Your kidney makes more erythropoietin if it doesn't get enough oxygen." 2. "Erythropoietin also helps your body make hemoglobin." 3. "This stimulates your kidney to make more red blood cells." 4. "It is similar to a kidney hormone, erythropoietin, and helps your body make more red blood cells." 5. "Your kidney makes more erythropoietin when you have too much fluid in your body."