Before beginning a high-protein nutritional supplement for an elderly client, function of which of the following should be assessed?
1. Stomach
2. Intestinal
3. Kidney
4. Liver
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A client who is HIV positive is in her second trimester and remains asymptomatic. She voices concern about her newborn's risk for the infection. Which of the following statements by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "You'll probably have a cesarean birth to prevent exposing your newborn." B) "Antibodies cross the placenta and provide immunity to the newborn." C) "Wait until after the infant is born and then something can be done." D) "Antiretroviral medications are available to help reduce the risk of transmission."
Which of the following is a dermatophyte infection of the fingernails or toes?
A) Pediculosis B) Tinea pedis C) Onychomycosis D) Onychocryptosis
Which question will the nurse in the endocrine clinic ask to help determine a patient's risk factors for goiter?
a. "How much milk do you drink?" b. "What medications are you taking?" c. "Are your immunizations up to date?" d. "Have you had any recent neck injuries?"
Treatment of children with a diagnosis of conduct disorder has been found to be more successful if:
a. parents are involved in efforts to modify their child's behavior b. a combination of methylphenidate (Ritalin) and lithium is used c. the child is in a residential treatment center away from the family influence d. several therapists work with the child using a variety of techniques