The nurse is admitting a patient for laser photocoagulation treatment of diabetic retinopathy. The nurse would immediately contact the health care provider if the patient's diastolic blood pressure is above _______ mmHg
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
100
Rationale : A diastolic blood pressure above 100 mmHg or blood sugar over 300 mg/dL can require delay of the planned treatment.
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____________________ is a common eye disorder that may be caused by allergens, bacterial or viral infections, or physical or chemical irritants
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A patient with Crohn's disease will begin receiving an initial infusion of infliximab [Remicade]. The nurse explains how this drug works to treat this disease. Which statement by the patient in-dicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I may have an increased risk of infec-tions, such as tuberculosis, when taking infliximab." b. "I should report chills, fever, itching, and shortness of breath while receiving the infusion." c. "This drug sometimes provides a complete cure of inflammatory bowel disease." d. "I will take the second dose in 2 weeks, the third dose in 6 weeks, and then a dose every 8 weeks thereafter."
A client is prescribed a loop diuretic. Which nutrient should the nurse instruct the client to increase in the diet?
a. Iron b. Potassium c. Vitamin A d. Vitamin B12
Which of the following is not characteristic of groupthink?
a. Stereotyping others c. Use of mindguards b. Collective rationalism d. Illusion of vulnerability