What should a nurse encourage a patient with an SCI to do after a computed tomography (CT) scan?
a. Sit up at a 30-degree angle.
b. Prevent chilling.
c. Drink plenty of water.
d. Avoid bearing down.
C
Fluids are pushed after a CT scan to flush the contrast media through the kidneys.
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The student studying endocrine disorders learns that which gland controls overall physiologic homeostasis?
A. Anterior pituitary B. Hypothalamus C. Parathyroid D. Posterior pituitary
A client prescribed tamoxifen (Nolvadex) for breast cancer treatment asks the nurse how the medication works. What is the best response by the nurse?
A) "Tamoxifen works by inhibiting the cellular mitosis of breast cancer." B) "Tamoxifen works by blocking estrogen receptors on breast tissue." C) "Tamoxifen works by binding to the DNA of breast cancer cells." D) "Tamoxifen works by inhibiting the metabolism of breast cancer cells."
The community health nurse is teaching a class on osteoporosis to a group of postmenopausal women
The nurse determines that the group understands the information if they select _____________ as the only drug to increase bone formation in osteoporotic bones. a. ibandronate (Boniva) b. risedronate (Actonel) c. alendronate (Fosamax) d. teriparatide (Forteo)
What factor in the client's history is a risk factor for the development of an acquired umbilical hernia?
A. The client has a history of diabetes mellitus. B. The client is 50 pounds above ideal body weight. C. The client had an appendectomy 15 years ago. D. The client is taking anti-inflammatory agents for arthritis pain.