With which patient should you question the order for methimazole (Tapazole)?
a. 10-year-old girl who has new onset hyperthyroidism
b. 30-year-old woman who also takes oral contraceptives
c. 50-year-old man who has active hepatitis B
d. 60-year-old man who has an enlarged prostate gland
ANS: C
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a. sterile c. surgically aseptic b. medically aseptic d. contaminated
The client was recently diagnosed with venous insufficiency. Which of the following statements by the client are consistent with this diagnosis? Standard Text: Select all that apply
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Which statement made by a client traveling to a nonindustrialized country indicates the need for further teaching regarding the prevention of viral hepatitis?
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The nurse is having a client sign the informed consent form before having an electromyography (EMG). What is the most appropriate response by the nurse when the client says "The doctor will use little needles to take samples to send to the lab
" a. Agree and have the client sign the form. b. Ask if the client has any questions before signing. c. Request the physician re-educate the client. d. Tear up the consent form because now it is invalid.