You are admitting an insulin-dependent patient to the same-day surgical suite for carpal tunnel surgery. You know that this patient may be at risk for which metabolic disorder?
A) Adrenal insufficiency
B) Thyrotoxicosis
C) Impaired acid base balance
D) Hyperglycemia
D
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A man has come in to the clinic for a skin assessment because he is worried he might have skin cancer. During the skin assessment the nurse notices several areas of pigmentation that look greasy, dark, and "stuck on" his skin
Which is the best prediction? a. Senile lentigines, which do not become cancerous b. Actinic keratoses, which are precursors to basal cell carcinoma c. Acrochordons, which are precursors to squamous cell carcinoma d. Seborrheic keratoses, which do not become cancerous
The nurse instructs a clinic patient on using an inhaler for his asthma attacks. Which is correct about the use of an inhaler?
a. The medication must go into the back of the nose. b. The medication must go directly into the throat. c. The medication must get to the ears. d. The medication must go into the lungs.
During a patient's initial prenatal visit, the nurse must assess and document the patient's current medical history, including: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Body mass index. 2. Infections before the last menstrual period. 3. Homeopathic or herbal medication use. 4. ABO type and Rh factor. 5. History of previous pregnancies.
While performing a home visit with an elderly patient, the nurse notices that the patient's dress is less tidy than in previous visits, and she finds an open orange juice container in the pantry cabinet instead of the refrigerator and a roll of paper towe
a. Begin rearranging the patient's storage, and show her how it needs to be done. b. Raise her voice, and tell the patient that this is not acceptable. c. Complete a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) or Short Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS). d. Realize that elderly patients do things differently.