Anemia due to chronic renal failure is treated with:
1. Epoetin alfa (Epogen)
2. Ferrous sulfate
3. Vitamin B12
4. Hydroxyurea
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a. Demerol (meperidine) is less expensive. b. Tylenol is more effective at managing this type of pain. c. Morphine may cause spasms of the sphincter of Oddi. d. These patients do not experience pain.
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of urinary tract infections (UTIs). Which action by the nurse would decrease the risk of the client experiencing future UTIs?
A) Instruct the client to completely empty the bladder. B) Tell the client to increase sugar in the diet. C) Encourage the client to take bubble baths. D) Remind the client to wipe from back to front.
An older client with chronic low back pain asks the nurse if there is anything else besides taking pain medication that the client can do to help with the discomfort. What recommendation can the nurse safely make to the client?
1. Purchase a Tai Chi home exercise program. 2. A yoga class might be helpful to relieve pain. 3. Acupuncture will correct any source of back pain. 4. Take over-the-counter chondroitin or glucosamine.
An older client reports having a white patch inside the mouth. The nurse assesses a 2 cm by 2 cm lesion on the inner aspect of the left jaw. How should the nurse respond to the client?
1. "Rinse with a mild solution of hydrogen peroxide and water." 2. "The white patch is the result of aging and no cause for concern." 3. "You should contact your healthcare provider for an evaluation of the area." 4. "I think the patch looks like a bacterial infection and you will most likely need an antibiotic."