Because of an immune disorder, the patient is to undergo evaluation of bone marrow function. For what test does the nurse prepare the patient?
A) Computed tomography (CT)
B) Intradermal skin testing
C) Bone marrow aspiration
D) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
C
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The nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client receiving an antidepressant. Which of the following should be included in the plan?
A) Antidepressants promote a cure to depression. B) There is a delayed therapeutic effect. C) Discontinue the medication if it is not helping. D) The effect of antidepressant drugs is immediate.
A client brought to the emergency room has been diagnosed with an acute myocardial infarction. The physician has ordered thrombolytic therapy with reteplase (Retavase). What is the indication for this therapy?
A. This therapy will reverse any myocardial damage if given within 2 hours of the event. B. This therapy restores perfusion to the injured area, reducing the size of the infarct. C. This therapy restores coronary reperfusion without risk of internal bleeding. D. This therapy makes percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) un-necessary.
The chest tube drainage system of the client 36 hours after a pneumonectomy has continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber (chamber 2). When you clamp the chest tube close to the client's dressing, the bubbling stops
What is your interpretation of this finding? A. An air leak is present at the chest tube insertion site or in the thoracic cavity. B. An air leak is present somewhere in the drainage system. C. The suction pressure applied to the system is too high. D. The suction pressure applied to the system is too low.
Which of the following statements by an older adult indicates the need for further teaching related to cholesterol reduction?
A) "I will decrease my intake of food high in polyunsaturated fatty acids." B) "I will increase my intake of soybeans, walnuts, and canola oil." C) "I will eat fish four times a week." D) "I will limit my intake of trans fatty acids and saturated fat."