A patient has been treated with amphetamines for ADHD. At the age of 16 years, she is diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. What intervention should be implemented with this patient?
A) Discontinue the high-calorie diet
B) Assess the patient for pulmonary edema
C) Discontinue the amphetamines
D) Administer a proton pump inhibitor
C
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A client diagnosed with oral candidiasis has voiced concerns about why she has gotten this disorder. She reports she has not been ill. What response by the nurse is indicated?
A) Candidiasis is a bacterial infection that may be transmitted by contact with dirty utensils. B) The candidiasis infection is caused by a virus. C) Candidiasis is an infection that results when there is an alteration in the normal flora of the mouth. D) Candidias is often caused by eating spicy or irritating foods.
The nurse evaluates that the client has learned an important fact about cocaine use when he says
a. "Cocaine is not addictive. I can use it as a recreational drug." b. "Cocaine withdrawal is relatively easy. There is only mild fatigue." c. "I know a young person can have a heart attack from using cocaine." d. "Since cocaine is a depressant, one should not drive under its influence."
The nurse approaches a group of patients, one of whom is to receive a dose of medication. Which is the best method for the nurse to identify the patient needing the medication?
a. Question the entire group by calling for the specific patient. b. Request that the other patients identify the patient. c. Ask the patients who is scheduled to re-ceive medications now. d. Compare the patients' identification bracelets with the specific medication ad-ministration record (MAR) and ask the patient to state his name.
A pediatric client presents to the emergency department with acute abdominal pain followed by anorexia and nausea. The nurse suspects appendicitis
Upon palpation, the nurse anticipates identifying pain localized in which area(s) of the abdomen? Select all that apply. a. costovertebral angle c. left lower quadrant b. right lower quadrant d. periumbilical area