A client expresses concern that a new lesion may be melanoma. Which finding suggests a malignant melanoma?
a. Non-blanching of the lesion
b. Irregular border
c. Diameter less than 5 mm
d. Black color of the lesion
ANS: B
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U-100 on the label of an insulin vial means: ______________________________.
The class of diuretics that act to block the chloride pump in the distal convoluted tubules and leads to a loss of sodium and potassium and a minor loss of water is what?
A) Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors B) Osmotic diuretics C) Potassium-sparing diuretics D) Thiazide diuretics
The nurse records this entry in a patient's progress notes:
Patient escorted to unit by ER nurse at 2130. Patient's clothing was dirty. In interview room, patient sat with hands over face, sobbing softly. Did not acknowledge nurse or reply to questions. After several minutes, abruptly arose, ran to window, and pounded. Shouted repeatedly, "Let me out of here." Verbal intervention unsuccessful. Order for stat dose 2 mg haloperidol PO obtained; medication administered at 2150. By 2215, patient stopped shouting and returned to sit wordlessly in chair. Patient placed on one-to-one observation. How should this documentation be evaluated? a. Uses unapproved abbreviations b. Contains subjective material c. Too brief to be of value d. Excessively wordy e. Meets standards
After the client begins taking glucocorticoid medications, the nurse would observe for adverse effects of
1. hypoglycemia. 2. hypotension. 3. bruising. 4. weight loss.