A cancer patient is prescribed morphine as a painkiller; however, the patient experiences constipation. Constipation is an example of a
A. local effect.
B. therapeutic effect.
C. side effect.
D. systemic effect.
Answer: C
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A homeless man was screened for tuberculosis (TB) during a health consultation at a shelter, and the results indicate latent TB
The community health nurse who is liaising with the providers of the shelter would anticipate what component of this man's plan of care? A) The man will undergo conservative treatment for TB using adjuvant medications. B) The man will be treated for TB using first-line antitubercular drugs. C) The man will be monitored closely to determine if treatment is necessary. D) The man will be screened again in 10 to 12 weeks to determine whether he has developed active TB.
An elderly patient who is scheduled for a computed tomography (CT) scan of her abdomen has admitted to the nursing student that she is deeply fearful of having this test because of her fear of pain
Which of the following responses demonstrates a communication block? A) "What part of having a CT scan makes you most fearful?" B) "You'll find that there's actually no pain involved with this test." C) "There, there. You have nothing to be afraid of." D) "It can be frightening to undergo medical tests."
You are performing a shift assessment as you begin caring for one of your patients. What is the most effective assessment technique for the lymph nodes of the neck?
A) Inspection B) Ausculation C) Palpation D) Percussion
The nurse is monitoring a client with dysfunctional labor for signs of fetal or maternal compromise. Which of the following findings would alert the nurse to a compromise?
1. Maternal fatigue 2. Coordinated uterine contractions 3. The passage of meconium 4. Progressive changes in the cervix