A client has been prescribed naltrexone (Trexan) for treatment of alcohol dependence. The nurse has explained the drug's purpose to the client
The nurse determines that the client has understood the instructions when the client identifies which of the following about the drug?
A) Causes itching if alcohol is consumed
B) Produces the euphoria of alcohol
C) Reduces the appeal of alcohol
D) Improves appetite and nutritional status
C
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A patient is diagnosed with keratoconjunctivitis. Which of the following medications will be applied?
A) Trifluridine (Viroptic) ophthalmic B) Ganciclovir (Cytovene) IV C) Foscarnet (Foscavir) IV D) Valganciclovir hydrochloride (Valcyte) P/O
While assessing the patient, the nurse observes constant bubbling in the water-seal chamber of the patient's closed chest-drainage system. What should the nurse conclude?
A) The system is functioning normally. B) The patient has a pneumothorax. C) The system has an air leak. D) The chest tube is obstructed.
Which of the following would be most likely to engage in health-promotion nursing research?
a. Associate degree prepared nurse b. Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing prepared nurse c. Diploma prepared nurse d. Doctorate in Nursing prepared nurse
The medical record states that a patient with infective endocarditis has Osler's nodes. The nurse would assess the patient for which finding?
1. Enlarged lymph nodes in the axilla 2. Painful mobile enlargement of the posterior lymph node chain in the neck 3. Painful red or purple lesions on the fingertips or toes 4. Round white spots on the retina