A nurse should plan further evaluation of an HIV-positive client when the client exhibits which early manifestation of toxoplasmosis infection?
a. Cardiac dysrhythmias
b. Discoloration of the mucous membranes
c. Headache
d. Lymphadenopathy
C
Clinical manifestations of central nervous system (CNS) infections include headache, impaired cognition, hemiparesis, aphasia, ataxia, vision loss, cranial nerve palsies, motor problems, and seizures.
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1. therapy. 2. advocacy. 3. consultation. 4. resource linkage.
A patient moving from chair to chair in the day room and pacing in the hallway repeatedly, rapidly, and for extended periods is likely demonstrating _________ , and the nurse should __________
a. a dystonic reaction…administer PRN IM benztropine (Cogentin) b. anxiety… teach and guide the patient to use relaxation exercises c. akathisia…administer PRN diphenhydramine (Benadryl) PO d. tardive dyskinesia…recommend a change in medication
You are a new nurse in the operating room. Your preceptor is teaching you about malignant hyperthermia. Which symptom is often the earliest sign of malignant hyperthermia?
A) Increased temperature B) Oliguria C) Tachycardia D) Hypotension
The nurse is talking to a group of healthy young college students about maintaining good kidney health and preventing AKI. Which health promotion point is the nurse most likely to emphasize with this group?
a. " Have your blood pressure checked regularly." b. " Find out if you have a family history of diabetes." c. " Avoid dehydration by drinking at least 2 to 3 L of water daily." d. " Have annual testing for microalbuminuria and urine protein."