Which patient would be the most likely to benefit from ginger root?
1. A patient with nausea
2. A patient with depression
3. A patient with hypertension
4. A patient with hyperlipidemia
Correct Answer: 1
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A patient with renal failure has decreased erythropoietin production. Upon analysis of the patient's complete blood count (CBC), the nurse will expect which of the following CBC results?
A) An increased hemoglobin and hematocrit B) A decreased hemoglobin and hematocrit C) A decreased mean corpuscular volume (MCV) and mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) D) An increased MCV and MCH
A patient needs an x-ray of the arm. What should the nurse do to prepare the patient for this diagnostic test?
1. Initiate a peripheral IV in the opposite arm. 2. Find out the patient's allergies. 3. Do no special preparation. 4. Cleanse the arm with antibacterial cleanser.
A newborn is born with hypothyroidism. A complication of this disorder if it is not recognized and treated is
A) blindness. B) muscle spasticity. C) dehydration. D) cognitive impairment.