A patient has a low platelet count. __________________________________ ______________ will stimulate the production of platelets
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Colony-stimulating factors
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The nurse is assessing an older patient for urinary incontinence. Place in order the steps of the assessment when using the mnemonic DIAPERS
a. Stool impaction b. Restricted mobility c. Delirium d. Infection e. Excess urine output f. Pharmaceuticals g. Atrophic urethritis A) d, c, g, f, e, a, b B) c, d, g, f, e, b, a C) a, c, d, g, f, e, b D) d, c, b, a, e, f, g E) c, d, a, b, f, e, g
What consideration is most important in managing tuberculosis (TB) in children?
a. Skin testing b. Chemotherapy c. Adequate rest d. Adequate hydration
The postsurgical patient has an order for morphine 2 mg IV push every 2 hours and propoxyphene 100 (Darvon 100) every 3 hours. He received the morphine 2 hours ago, and is complaining of pain again. What will the best plan of the nurse include?
1. Plan to administer the morphine again. 2. Plan to administer the propoxyphene 100 (Darvon 100). 3. Plan to have the patient do some distraction techniques. 4. Plan to assess the patient's level of pain.
A client who is learning about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) asks a nurse, "Isn't this treatment dangerous?" Which is the most appropriate nursing reply?
A. "No, this treatment is side-effect free." B. "There can be temporary paralysis, but full functioning returns within 3 hours of treatment." C. "There are some risks, but a thorough examination will determine your candidacy for ECT." D. "Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) can occur but are rare."