Which assessment findings are expected for a patient diagnosed with Raynaud disease?
1) Streaky redness, tenderness, and warmth along the course of a vein
2) Intermittent pain in calves upon ambulation
3) Gangrene of hands and fingers
4) Intermittent pallor and cyanosis of hands and fingers
ANS: 4
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A child in renal failure has hyperkalemia. The nurse plans to instruct the child and her parents to avoid which foods?
1. Carrots and green, leafy vegetables 2. Spaghetti and meat sauce with breadsticks 3. Hamburger on a bun and cherry gelatin 4. Chips, cold cuts, and canned foods
Before administering dantrolene to a client, the nurse checks the client's medical history for possible contraindications for use. Which condition would the nurse identify as problematic? Select all that apply
A) Hypertension B) Atrial fibrillation C) Hepatic disease D) Diabetes E) Lactation
A type 2 diabetic patient is learning to control his condition with diet and exercise. The patient was started on Januvia, a new incretin. The nurse expects the dose adjustment to be based on what lab values?
1. CBC 2. TSH 3. Creatinine clearance 4. BUN
Patients who are on chronic long-term corticosteroid therapy need education regarding:
1. Receiving all vaccinations, especially the live flu vaccine 2. Reporting black tarry stools or abdominal pain 3. Eating a high carbohydrate diet with plenty of fluids 4. Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated.