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An adolescent whose peer committed suicide attempts suicide himself but is now ready for discharge to outpatient care. Which of the following actions would be most important to accomplish before the discharge?
a. Take the patient to a support group for young persons with mood disorders. b. Assure that all guns and medications have been locked or taken off premises. c. Have the patient sign a no-suicide contract agreeing to seek help if in danger. d. Arrange a pass so he can go to his first outpatient session to meet his counselor.
A group of nursing students are reviewing information about epidural pain management with opioid analgesics
The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as an advantage over other routes of administration? Select all that apply. A) Longer time to tolerance development B) Lower total dose of opioid C) Fewer adverse reactions D) Greater client comfort E) Decreased demand on nursing staff
A 15-year-old client arrives at the clinic and informs the nurse that he attended 2 weeks of summer camp last month and now is not feeling well with complaints of sore throat, fever, and very tired. The nurse observes white exudate on the tonsils
What test does the nurse anticipate the physician will order for this client? A) Monospot test B) AST and ALT C) Glucose level D) T3, T4, and TSH
Which of the following serological diagnostic tests is most specific for rheumatoid arthritis?
A. C-reactive protein (CRP) B. Rheumatoid factor (RF) C. Anti-nuclear antibodies (ANA) D. Anti-citrullinated protein autoantibodies (ACPA)