The nurse explains that environmental risk factors that may lead to a congenital heart defect (CHD) include: (Select all that apply.)
a. Maternal alcoholism
b. A family member with CHD
c. Maternal hepatitis B
d. Maternal syphilis
e. Exposure to the coxsackie virus
A, B, E
Congenital heart defects can be caused by maternal alcoholism, a family history of CHD, exposure to the coxsackie virus, maternal use of Accutane or lithium, and maternal advanced age.
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A) Reemphasize the importance of taking clindamycin with food. B) Encourage the patient to temporarily use an over-the-counter antidiarrheal. C) Encourage the patient to increase his fluid intake until the course of treatment is complete. D) Liaise with the patient's care provider to have the drug discontinued.
A client is suffering from rebound congestion. Which of the following would the nurse expect to do to help the client experience relief from rebound congestion? Select all that apply
A) Suggest the client switch from a topical decongestant to an oral product. B) Recommend the client switch from an oral decongestant to a topical product. C) Tell the client to abruptly discontinue the decongestant product. D) Advise the client to gradually discontinue the decongestant product. E) Suggest a saline irrigation of the nasal passages in place of the decongestant.
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1. Client using crutches to ambulate 2. Blood pressure 110/68 mmHg 3. Pain with movement 4. Foot intact to sensation and motion
Jose's soft tissues and bones have thickened. This is prominent on his hands, feet, and face. The doctor diagnoses that he is suffering from acromegaly. Which of the following treatments is the doctor most likely to recommend?
A. Antibiotics B. Radiation therapy C. Automated external defibrillator D. Blood thinners