Intravenous drug abusers often inject drugs with unclean needles and syringes that are contaminated with bacteria. This practice puts them at risk for which of the following diseases?
A. Osteoporosis
B. Hematogenous osteomyelitis
C. Carcinoma of the breast or prostate
D. Multiple myeloma
B
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1. Renegotiating patient needs to be addressed 2. Identifying new, different, or additional goals and outcomes 3. Redefining the roles of the patient and nurse in achieving outcomes 4. Choosing appropriate interventions according the patient assessment 5. Determining what progress has been made relevant to the plan of care
A client diagnosed with HIV has been placed on an antiviral medication to decrease the viral load in the body. The nurse should teach the client the importance of:
1. taking the drug as ordered. 2. getting plenty of exposure to sunlight. 3. reporting severe side effects only. 4. taking acetaminophen for a respiratory infection.
A patient is admitted to the hospital with an open fracture, which was originally heavily contaminated. In preparing the plan of care for this patient, the nurse recognizes that the wound will likely be closed:
A) 4 to 8 weeks after the infection is absent B) 5 to 7 days after the infection is absent C) When swelling is absent D) Immediately upon admission to the orthopedic unit after transfer from the emergency department
A client presents with an acute exacerbation of multiple sclerosis. Which drug should the nurse be prepared to administer?
A. Baclofen B. Betaseron C. Dantrolene sodium D. Methylprednisolone