Which adverse effects should the nurse closely monitor for in an HIV-positive client who is prescribed zidovudine?
A) Anemia and granulocytopenia C) Alterations in the renal function
B) Numbness in the extremities D) Pancreatitis
A
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A 26-year-old female with type 1 diabetes develops a sore throat and runny nose after caring for her sick toddler
The patient calls the clinic for advice about her symptoms and a blood glucose level of 210 mg/dL despite taking her usual glargine (Lantus) and lispro (Humalog) insulin. The nurse advises the patient to a. use only the lispro insulin until the symptoms are resolved. b. limit intake of calories until the glucose is less than 120 mg/dL. c. monitor blood glucose every 4 hours and notify the clinic if it continues to rise. d. decrease intake of carbohydrates until glycosylated hemoglobin is less than 7%.
The nurse is describing the ChooseMyPlate program to a patient. Which statement from the patient indicates successful learning?
a. "I can use this to make healthy lifestyle food choices." b. "I can use this to count specific calories of food." c. "I can use this for my baby girl." d. "I can use this when I am sick."
A term neonate who has just come off mechanical ventilation and begun enteric feedings has developed abdominal distention and bile stained vomiting. An x-ray depicts a small bowel obstruction with soap bubble appearance in the right lower quadrant. These clinical findings and x-ray findings are consistent with:
a. hirschprung's disease b. meconium ileus c. NEC
A nurse is administering drugs to a 10-year-old child who has multiple health problems. The child is underweight and is on a special diet
Which of the following will the nurse consider when planning for the best absorption of the prescribed drugs? (Select all that apply.) A) Age B) Weight C) Disease process D) Diet E) Route of administration