The nurse is assisting with collecting a biophysical profile, which includes: (Select all that apply.)
A) ultrasound. B) amniocentesis. C) nonstress test. D) maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein. E) Leopold's maneuver.
A, C
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The nurse works with cancer patients and their families to deal with difficult issues. Which of the following reasons supports why a diagnosis of malignant melanoma may be extremely difficult for patients to accept?
A) It cannot be detected early enough to improve the prognosis. B) It is a high risk in fair-skinned individuals, and incidence increases with age. C) It has been rising in the United States, probably due to sun exposure. D) It causes a small percentage of total deaths from cancer but is metastatic and fatal.
Trauma patients are at high risk for multiple complications not only due to the mechanism of injury but also due to the patients' long-term management. Which of the following statements apply to trauma patients? (Select all that apply.)
a. Indwelling urinary catheters are a source of infection. b. Patients often develop infection and sepsis secondary to central line catheters. c. Pneumonia is often an adverse outcome of mechanical ventilation. d. Wounds require sterile dressings to prevent infection.
A patient who has taken glucocorticoids for 3 years tells a nurse, "I've lost my job. I don't know how I'm going to support my family and pay all the bills." Which glucocorticoid dosage adjustment would the nurse expect?
a. Decreased dosage b. Increased dosage c. Alternate-day dosing d. Discontinuation of the drug
The nurse plans care for the elderly client receiving nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) therapy. The best outcome related to side effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is that the client will:
1. Refrain from taking other medications. 2. Report any mood changes. 3. Avoid the use of caffeine. 4. Report any bleeding or bruising.