A patient, age 29, is diagnosed with genital herpes. She is receiving acyclovir (Zovirax). Which would indicate a therapeutic response?
a. Decrease in pruritus
b. Decrease in pain
c. Increase in WBC count
d. Increase in activity tolerance
B
Acyclovir (Zovirax) is an antiviral agent that can alter the course of the disease.
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A) Patient's age B) Patient's ethnic heritage C) Health education D) Outcome evaluation
Which part of the information contained in the patient's record may be used in court?
a. Subjective information only b. Objective information only c. Diagnostic information only d. All information
The charge nurse asks you to assist Ms. Ping to dangle. What will you do?
A. Assist her to lie on her side with her feet hanging over the edge of the bed. B. Put the head of the bed below the level of her feet. C. Assist her to sit on the edge of the bed with her feet hanging down. D. Assist her to sit on the edge of the bed with her head between her knees.
The nurse is using drawing, puppetry, and other forms of play therapy while treating a terminally ill, schoolage child. The purpose of these techniques is to help the child:
A. internalize his feelings about death and dying. B. accept responsibility for his situation. C. express feelings that he can't articulate. D. have a good time while he's in the hospital.