A patient is suspected of having myasthenia gravis (MG). Which test should the nurse expect to be used to improve this patient's strength for about five minutes?
A. Analysis of anti-acetylcholine receptor antibodies
B. Nerve stimulation study
C. Computed tomography (CT) scan of the legs
D. Tensilon test
Answer: D
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A client has undergone radiation therapy to reduce the size of an esophageal tumor. The nurse should be especially vigilant in assessing for
a. prolonged epistaxis. b. sudden onset of diarrhea. c. esophageal stenosis. d. projectile vomiting.
You are teaching a patient about diuretic therapy. Which statement made by the patient indicates that more teaching is needed?
a. "I am so thankful that my high blood pressure has been cured by this drug." b. "I always try to drink just about the same amount of fluid that I urinate each day." c. "I will call my health care provider if my heart rate is less than 60 beats/min." d. "I have been taking this drug early in the day so that I don't have to get up during the night."
____________________ are sometimes wrapped around dressings to hold the dressings in place.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).