The nurse is providing instructions to a client receiving treatment for Cushing's syndrome. Which of the following instructions would not be appropriate for this client?
1. Monitor glucose levels.
2. Implement safety precautions.
3. Wear medical identification.
4. Volunteer at the hospital to prevent depression.
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A client diagnosed with Cushing's syndrome is predisposed to falls, injury, and increased glucose levels. The client should wear an identification bracelet indicating her disease process. The client should avoid crowds and persons with infections.
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The primary reason that some women who have malignant breast cancer may also require an oophorectomy later is to:
A) remove the sources of estrogen, thereby retarding the spread of the tumor B) prevent or minimize the client's stress reaction to the diagnosis of breast cancer C) prevent the client from having a menstrual cycle, which would add to her anemia D) remove the primary sites to which metastasis usually occurs
Order: 2,000 mL D5W IV infused in six hours. The drop factor is 15 gtt/mL. Calculate the flow rate in gtt/min
1. 83 gtt/min. 2. 133 gtt/min. 3. 3 gtt/min. 4. 84 gtt/min.
Which risk factors could lead to the development of airway failure if not recognized while assessing the airway of a trauma patient? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Chest wall injury 2. Displacement of the trachea (tracheal shift) 3. Aspiration of gastric contents 4. Foreign object occlusion of the throat/mouth 5. Swelling of soft tissue in the throat
Which of the following questions or statements to a client convey acceptance?
A) "You know supplements can be harmful. Do you take any supplements?' B) "Have you ever discussed taking vitamins and supplements with your doctor?" C) "Will you please share with me the prescription medicines and vitamins you take?" D) "What helpful herbal supplements are you taking?"