The nurse is assessing an older adult client whose health problems include receding gums. The nurse notes gum ischemia and worn tooth surfaces. Which question would be most important for the nurse to ask?
A) Have you lost any teeth recently?
B) How would you describe your typical diet?
C) Has your dentist screened you for oral cancer recently?
D) Are you able to taste the food you eat?
Answer: A) Have you lost any teeth recently?
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A) Increase the dosage of Epogen. B) Change the patient to another erythropoiesis-stimulating agent. C) Discontinue Epogen. D) Begin administering Epogen IV instead of subcutaneously.
The nurse will include in the pre-surgical teaching of a patient scheduled for a subtotal thyroidectomy that the patient will have to:
1. lie flat on her back for 24 hours to prevent undue strain on the suture line. 2. be able to verbalize the signs and symptoms of thyroid crisis. 3. demonstrate how to deep breathe and support her head during position changes. 4. have a tube into her trachea to assist in breathing.
1/5 % converted to a decimal is
A. 0.2. B. 0.002. C. 2.0. D. 0.02.
A desirable endpoint for oral anticoagulant therapy is a prothrombin time that is what multiple of the control value?
a. 2 c. 1.5 b. 0.5 d. 3