A patient who is receiving chemotherapy is administered a corticosteroid agent. What is the intended effect for the administration?
A) Increase pulmonary function
B) Decrease diarrhea
C) Decrease infection susceptibility
D) Provide antiemetic effects
D
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A 40-year-old man has come into the clinic with complaints of extreme pain in his toes. The nurse notices that his toes are slightly swollen, reddened, and warm to the touch. His complaints would suggest:
a. Osteoporosis. b. Acute gout. c. Ankylosing spondylitis. d. Degenerative joint disease.
6 pt = _____ fluid oz
a. 1/2 b. 72 c. 96 d. 2 2/3
A patient receiving tube feedings is experiencing diarrhea. The nurse and the physician suspect that the patient is experiencing dumping syndrome. What intervention is most appropriate?
A) Stop the tube feed and aspirate stomach contents. B) Increase the hourly feed rate so it finishes earlier. C) Dilute the concentration of the feeding solution. D) Administer fluid replacement by IV.
When antibiotic therapy for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is to be continued orally at home after discharge, the nurse must inform the patient of the importance of taking the medication for _____ days
a. 5 b. 7 c. 10 d. 14