Which of the following patients demonstrates the clearest indication for treatment with prednisone?
A) A 66-year-old woman whose history of smoking has culminated in a diagnosis of emphysema
B) A 70-year-old man whose rheumatoid arthritis has not responded to OTC pain relievers
C) A 12-year-old boy whose long-standing fatigue and malaise have been attributed to leukemia
D) A 50-year-old woman who is being treated for hypertension with a diuretic and an ACE inhibitor
B
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a. Stool softeners b. Absorption blockers c. Bulk d. Speeding transit time e. Source of vitamin D
A client with burns has undergone skin grafting. Which of the following instructions should a nurse provide the client?
A) Avoid protein-rich foods for a period of time. B) Avoid calcium-rich products for a period of time. C) Restrict movement for a period of time. D) Perform mild range-of-movement (ROM) exercises.
An older client who is repeatedly admitted to the hospital tells the nurse it is because of the inability to purchase prescribed medications. What should the nurse respond to the client?
1. "Medical insurance covers these costs. Do you need help getting coverage?" 2. "I'm not surprised that you can't afford them. You are on a lot of medications." 3. "There are ways to reduce the cost of medications, such as using Medicare Part D." 4. "I will contact our social services department for resources to obtain medications."
It would be appropriate for a researcher to test the difference between the means of three groups of students by a t-test for independent samples
A) True B) False