Clients with psychiatric diagnoses may also have ____ that can affect their behaviors
1. mental problems
2. dietary indiscretions
3. physical problems
4. calculation problems
3
Clients receive a physical examination on admission to discover physical problems that can be treated medically.
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After the discussion with the patient, the nurse determines that a potential priority nursing diagnosis could be what? A) Sexual dysfunction related to adverse effects B) Deficient knowledge regarding drug therapy C) Noncompliance with drug therapy related to adverse effects D) Acute pain related to adverse effects
What laboratory data result would indicate complications of peritonitis? (Select all that apply.)
A. A positive blood culture B. A WBC count of 20,000 C. An elevated serum amylase level D. The presence of WBCs in the urine
A nurse is working with a particular cultural group in which it is not uncommon for grandparents to live with their married children and to assist with child rearing and discipline issues. This is an example of which of the following?
1. Two-career family 2. Blended family 3. Intragenerational family 4. Traditional family
Which of the following drugs causes delayed toxicity to the bone marrow (i.e., white blood cell count hits bottom > 3 weeks after treatment compared to the more usual 7-10 days)?
A. Cisplatin B. Etoposide C. Carmustine (BCNU) D. Doxorubicin E. Cyclophosphamide