Which agent is most likely to cause fluid retention?
a. Epoetin alfa
b. Oprelvekin
c. Filgrastim
d. Sargramostim
b
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When metronidazole (Flagyl) is a component of the H. pylori treatment regimen, the patient must be instructed to
a. avoid foods containing tyramine. b. take the drug with food. c. take the drug on an empty stomach. d. avoid any alcoholic beverages.
A 50-year-old client has developed a large wound postabdominal surgery 4 months ago. The client was hospitalized for surgical debridement and will be going home tomorrow
Which of the following actions by the home care nurse would demonstrate she understands her role in wound care? (Select all that apply.) A) Encouraging the client and family to keep a nutritional log to document nutrition intake B) Focus all instruction solely on the client, letting him tell the family what he wishes C) Instruct the family not to use pain medication to prevent the client from becoming dependent on the drugs D) Review the wound care protocol with the client and caregivers E) Educate the client and family members about signs and symptoms of infection
The nurse discusses gallbladder disease with a client diagnosed with cholelithiasis. The client indicates understanding of the pathological process when the client states:
A) "I never had any GI infections before this one.". B) "I will be undergoing laparoscopic surgery to remove the stones.". C) "I hear that the gallbladder gets weak with old age.". D) "I'm glad that this issue can be dealt with medication.".
A homecare nurse visits a client in the home to conduct a fall risk assessment. The nurse assesses the client and the home for extrinsic risk factors for falls. Which of the following are extrinsic risk factors? (Select all that apply.)
a. The client has an unsteady gait. b. The client uses a cane, but the cane is not the appropriate size for the client. c. The client's home is cluttered. d. The client is on two different medications that cause orthostatic hypotension. e. There are no grab bars in the client's bath-room.