A patient who has been diagnosed with human immune deficiency syndrome is given ganciclovir (Cytovene) to prevent cytomegaly virus. The patient develops granulocytopenia
How long will it take for the granulocytes to regenerate after the ganciclovir is discontinued?
A) 5 days
B) 7 days
C) 10 days
D) 14 days
B
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A patient has been living with type 2 diabetes for several years, and the nurse realizes that the patient is likely to have minimal contact with the health care system
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a. "You will need to avoid smoking before the test." b. "Exercise should be avoided until the testing is complete." c. "Several blood samples will be obtained during the testing." d. "You should follow a low-calorie diet the day before the test." e. "The test requires that you fast for at least 8 hours before testing."