One of the adverse side effects of ginseng is
A. uterine bleeding in post-menopausal women
2 B. drowsiness
C. dependence
D. an increased tendency to abuse alcohol
A. uterine bleeding in post-menopausal women
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A) Smoking up to one-half of a pack of cigarettes weekly is allowable. B) Chronic inhalation of indoor toxins can cause lung damage. C) Minor respiratory infections are considered to be self-limited and are not treated. D) Activities of daily living (ADLs) should be clustered in the early morning hours.
When a patient asks if he can keep the heating pack on his leg all the time, the nurse reminds him of which of the following complication of long-term heat application?
a. The heat can cause extreme vasoconstriction. b. The heat can increase the possibility of infection. c. The heat can cause the blood pressure to increase. d. The heat can damage epithelial cells.
The nurse is reviewing teaching with a patient who is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram. The nurse recognizes that further teaching is needed when the patient states, "I will
1. not drink any fluids for at least 12 hours before the procedure." 2. start the bowel prep with a suppository the night before the procedure." 3. take the prescribed laxative the morning of the procedure." 4. not eat solid food for at least 8 hours before the procedure."
A patient has developed a hematoma under the incision for reconstruction of the great toe. What therapy would the nurse expect for this condition? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Application of cold compresses for the first 24 hours. 2. Elevation of the extremity 3. Serial assessment of the size of the hematoma 4. Application of a moisture barrier over the site 5. Aspiration