Raloxifene, like other selective estrogen receptor modulators, can preserve bone density but may increase the risk of which problems? You may select more than one answer
a. Estrogen receptor–positive breast cancer
b. Deep vein thrombosis
c. Hip fractures
d. Pulmonary embolus
e. Cardiovascular disease
b, d
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The nurse manager of the neonatal intensive care unit is preparing a handout for parents of ill newborns. Which statement should the nurse include?
1. Newborns can eliminate excess fluid as quickly as an adult. 2. The kidneys are fully functional by 30 weeks' gestation. 3. Neonates have a tendency to become dehydrated. 4. Sugar is rarely present in the urine of a newborn.
The nurse is caring for an adolescent client injured in a snowboarding accident. The client has a head injury, a fractured right rib, and various abrasions and contusions
The client has a blood pressure of 142/88 mm Hg, pulse of 102 beats/minute, and respirations of 26 breaths/minute. Which laboratory test best provides data on a potential impairment in ventilation? A) Blood gases B) Complete blood count C) Blood chemistry D) Serum alkaline phosphate
A patient with a history of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) and type 2 diabetes has been treated for pneumonia for the past week. The patient has been receiving intravenous corticosteroids as well as antibiotics as part of his therapy. At this time, the pneumonia has resolved, but when monitoring the blood glucose levels, the nurse notices that the level is still elevated. What is the best explanation for this elevation? a. The antibiotics may cause an increase in glucose levels. b. The corticosteroids may cause an increase in glucose levels. c. His type 2 diabetes has converted to type 1. d. The hypoxia caused by the COPD causes an increased need for insulin.
A hospital would be in danger of losing Medicare and Medicaid funding for the violation of which of the following regulatory agent's standards?
1. The Joint Commission and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act 2. The Joint Commission and Nurse Practice Act 3. The American Nurses Association and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act 4. The Nurse Practice Act and American Nurses Association