When caring for the patient with AIDS who has cutaneous Kaposi's sarcoma, the nurse would report signs of:
1. nausea.
2. fatigue.
3. abdominal pain.
4. weight loss.
3
Abdominal pain may be an indication of organ involvement from Kaposi's sarcoma.
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The physician has informed the parents that the results of a hemoglobin electrophoresis performed on their child indicate the presence of hemoglobin S. When the parent asks what this means, the nurse should explain that:
1. "Hemoglobin S is a type of immature red blood cell." 2. "It verifies the presence of hemolytic anemia." 3. "It is indicative of sickle-cell disease or trait." 4. "Hemoglobin S is found in people with pernicious anemia."
A unit manager watches a new RN graduate interacting with a patient. When the RN comes out of the room, the unit manager says, "I don't know what they taught you in your nursing program, but if I see you do that again, I will write you up
" This example demonstrates: a. Coercive use of power. b. Appropriate application of control. c. Use of informatory power. d. Use of power to provide coaching.
A patient diagnosed with chronic bronchitis has the nursing diagnosis Ineffective Airway Clearance related to inadequate cough and excess mucus production
Which intervention would the nurse evaluate as being of the least value in addressing the nursing diagnosis? 1. Check the pulse oximetry reading. 2. Increase fluid intake up to 2 liters/day. 3. Suction the patient. 4. Provide chest physiotherapy.
The nurse tells a client that which of the following factors might increase the risk of exacerbating systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
1. Pregnancy 2. Hypotension 3. Fever 4. GI upset