A patient who has been treated for Crohn's disease for 30 years with oral corticosteroids complains of diminished visual acuity and states that everything looks dark. For what should the patient be assessed?
A) Cataracts
B) Nearsightedness
C) Farsightedness
D) Conjunctivitis
A
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A client is being prepared for a mechanical embolectomy. What action by the nurse takes priority?
a. Assess for contraindications to fibrinolytics. b. Ensure that informed consent is on the chart. c. Perform a full neurologic assessment. d. Review the client's medication lists.
Where is youth violence most likely to occur?
a. At home b. At recreational facilities c. In inner city schools d. In fast-food facilities where young adults are employed
The nurse is planning health education for a patient who has experienced a vaginal infection. What guidelines should the nurse include in this program regarding prevention?
A) Wear tight-fitting synthetic underwear. B) Use bubble bath to eradicate perineal bacteria. C) Avoid feminine hygiene products, such as sprays. D) Restrict daily bathing.
A nurse is washing a patient's hair using a shampoo cap. Which of the following is an accurate step in this procedure?
A) Use the storage warmer to warm cap; do not put cap in a microwave oven. B) Place a towel around the patient's shoulders after placing cap on head. C) Leave the cap in place for 5 minutes; do not massage the scalp. D) Remove and discard the cap and dry the hair with a towel.