In which of the following patients is the use of steroids contraindicated?
A. Patients suffering from colitis
B. Patients suffering from gastrointestinal ulcers
C. Patients who have systemic fungal and local herpes infections
D. Patients suffering from renal disease
Answer: C
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It is most important for the nurse to include which instruction in the healthcare teaching of a client who has had laryngeal papillomas removed?
1. "If you experience recurrent hoarseness, come in for a check-up.". 2. "Papillomas rarely cause airway obstruction.". 3. "Next time, we can remove them in the office, so no admission is necessary.". 4. "You should come in if you have worsening respiratory distress, so we can intubate you quickly.".
A client is scheduled for cystoscopy to determine which of her kidneys is diseased. Which of the following is a nursing consideration when caring for this client?
A) Obtain a urine culture immediately after the test. B) Help the client with sitz baths to ease voiding. C) Report any blood-tinged urine following the procedure. D) Keep the client NPO for 24 hours following the procedure.
The nurse is assessing a baby girl on admission to the newborn nursery. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the neonatologist?
a. Intermittent strabismus b. Startling c. Grunting d. Vaginal bleeding