The nurse describes the "morning-after" pill, levonorgestrel, as a multipurpose pill that can: (Select all that apply.)
a. prevent ovulation.
b. cause immediate menses.
c. interfere with fertilization.
d. alter DNA of ova.
e. prevent uterine implantation.
A, C, E
Levonorgestrel, depending on where in the menstrual cycle the woman is when she takes it, can prevent ovulation, interfere with fertilization, and prevent uterine implantation.
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In which of the following patients, would diagnostic investigations least likely reveal increased thrombopoietin production?
A) An 81-year-old woman with diagnoses of rheumatoid arthritis and failure to thrive B) A 55-year-old man with dehydration secondary to Crohn disease C) A 66-year-old woman with a diagnosis of lung cancer with bone metastases D) A 21-year-old woman awaiting bone marrow transplant for myelogenous leukemia
Knowing that protein is required for tissue growth, maintenance, and repair, the nurse must un-derstand that for optimal tissue healing to occur, the patient must be in
a. Negative nitrogen balance. b. Positive nitrogen balance. c. Total dependence on protein for kcal pro-duction. d. Neutral nitrogen balance.
The nurse is caring for an older adult female whose only income is a small pension. A treatment goal for the patient is to lose 25 pounds, which may help reduce her blood pressure. The nurse finds that although the patient is eager to lose weight, she didn’t buy the recommended food because it was too expensive. The main reason this patient is not meeting her treatment goal is:
A. she did not understand what to do B. she does not believe the pan should be carried out C. she believes something should be done, but does not implement the plan D. she believes something should be done, but does not have money to do it
The nurse is providing care for a client who is taking acetaminophen (Tylenol). What should the nurse pay particular attention to during the assessment?
1. Respiratory rate 2. Pulse rate 3. Blood pressure 4. Severe upper or lower abdominal pain