"Crix belly" is a syndrome characterized by: (Select all that apply.)
1. elevated CBCs.
2. elevated triglycerides.
3. elevated cholesterol.
4. fat accumulation.
2, 3, 4
Patients taking indinavir sulfate may develop an adverse reaction called "Crix belly," which is a syndrome characterized by elevated levels of triglycerides, cholesterol, and plasma glucose, a weight gain of 40 lbs. or greater, and accumulation of fat around the abdomen and flank.
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During genetic testing, one parent is found to have a chromosomal abnormality without any physical or mental disability; however, the offspring has inherited physical and/or mental disability
During patient education, the nurse explains that the type of individual who can have a chromosomal abnormality without any disability but can cause his offspring to receive chromosomal alterations and disability is the parent with: 1. Dominant-gene structural chromosomal inversions. 2. Mosaicism. 3. Dominant-gene structural chromosomal balanced translocations. 4. Dominant-gene structural chromosomal deletions.
A nurse knows rapport has been established when the client: Select all that apply
A) Tries to isolate him- or herself from others in the group. B) Acknowledges that they wish to keep many topics off limit and private. C) Develops a sense of sharing. D) Displays decreased anxiety and feels comfortable in the presence of the nurse. E) Begins speaking with a more rapid, repetitive speech.
Surgical patients should not take aspirin prior to their surgery because
A. the gastric irritation might complicate their recovery 1 B. the likelihood of contracting Reye's syndrome is increased C. blood clotting time is increased D. prostaglandin secretion will be increased
The plan of are or a diabetic patient includes all o these interventions. Which intervention should you delegate to a UAP?
a. Checking to make sure that the patient's bath water is not too hot b. Discussing community resources for diabetic outpatient care c. teaching the patient to perform daily foot inspection d. assessing the patient's technique for drawing insulin into a syringe