An important health promotion measure the nurse would advise the client beginning therapy with hydroxychloroquine for RA would be to
a. avoid drinking red wine.
b. avoid excessive sun exposure.
c. have eye examinations every 6 months.
d. measure blood pressure daily.
C
Hydroxychloroquine has a tendency to cause maculopathy and regular eye exams are necessary in clients taking this drug.
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In addition to regularly assessing the patient s heart rate, the nurse should prioritize assessment of the patient's A) intake and output. B) blood pressure. C) cognition. D) exercise tolerance.
The client is receiving sodium bicarbonate intravenously (IV) for correction of acidosis secondary to diabetic coma. The nurse assesses cyanosis, slow respirations, and irregular pulse. What is the nurse's priority action?
1. Continue the infusion; the client is still in acidosis. 2. Increase the rate of the infusion and continue to assess the client for symptoms of acidosis. 3. Stop the infusion and notify the physician; the client is in alkalosis. 4. Decrease the rate of the infusion and continue to assess the client for symptoms of alkalosis.
The pediatric client is prescribed Dycill (dicloxacillin sodium) 50 mg po q6h. The recommended dosage for a 35-pound child is 12.5–25 mg/kg/d in 4 equally divided doses. The concentration of the medication is 50 mg/5 mL
If the prescribed dose is safe, how many mL will the nurse administer? Round answer to the nearest whole number.
A patient has been assigned the nursing diagnosis of imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to painful oral ulcers. Which nursing action will be most effective in improving oral intake?
a. Offer the patient frequent small snacks between meals. b. Assist the patient to choose favorite foods from the menu. c. Provide teaching about the importance of nutritional intake. d. Apply the ordered anesthetic gel to oral lesions before meals.