The nurse cautions a client who is taking anticoagulants to avoid herbal preparations containing bioflavonoids, and recognizes that this instruction is essential because bioflavonoids may
a. increase the blood-clotting mechanism
b. interact with the anticoagulant and cause gastrointestinal disturbances
c. augment antiplatelet activity in the blood
d. increase the likelihood of cardiovascular accident
C
Bioflavonoids promote antiplatelet activity. Bioflavonoids do not increase the blood-clotting mechanism or interact with the anticoagulant and cause gastrointestinal disturbances. Cardiovascular accident is usually due to clot formation.
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The nurse is assessing a patient who is obese for signs of metabolic syndrome. This condition is diagnosed when three or more certain risk factors are present. Which of these assessment findings are risk factors for metabolic syndrome?
Select all that apply. a. Fasting plasma glucose level less than 100 mg/dL b. Fasting plasma glucose level greater than or equal to 110 mg/dL c. Blood pressure reading of 140/90 mm Hg d. Blood pressure reading of 110/80 mm Hg e. Triglyceride level of 120 mg/dL
When reviewing a completed pedigree, the nurse notes the strong presence of a heritable trait and discusses the situation with the client and the physician. The client declines to notify relatives
Under what circumstances can the wishes of this client be disregarded? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Under no circumstances 2. When a relative is at risk for an untreatable disease 3. When harm is likely to occur if disclosure is not made 4. If the family member at risk can be determined by the information given 5. When there is no stigma related to the disorder
Why is a person who has already had chickenpox considered to be "immune" to developing the disease again even if he or she is heavily reexposed to the virus again?
a. On reexposure to the came virus, his or her sensitized B lymphocytes generate large amounts of antichickenpox antibodies. b. This person's neutrophils and macrophages are able to recognize the virus sooner and make antibodies against it. c. Once a person has had chickenpox, the virus can never enter his or her body again. d. He or she has developed naturally acquired passive immunity to the virus.
Identify the activity instructions given by the nurse at the time of discharge to a client with acute hepatitis A that best promote the client's recovery
a. Except for going to the bathroom, you should stay in bed. b. Start walking short distances as soon as you feel strong enough. c. Active, isometric-type exercises performed four times a day will help prevent muscle atrophy. d. You may work at your computer for no more than 4 hours per day.