A client with HIV is taking multiple ART medications. Which vitamin supplement should the nurse recommend to prevent the development of osteoporosis?
a. Iron
b. Folate
c. Vitamin D
d. Vitamin E
c. Vitamin D
Bone disorders in the form of osteopenia and osteoporosis are associated with ART. The nurse should assist the client in modifying risk factors for low bone density and encourage adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D. Iron is a trace mineral which carries oxygen. Folate is a water-soluble vitamin important in new cell formation. Vitamin E functions as an antioxidant.
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The patient has returned to the unit following a bronchoscopy. Which of the following criteria will determine when the nurse can allow the patient to drink fluids?
A) Presence of a cough and gag reflex B) Absence of nausea C) Ability to demonstrate deep inspiration D) Ability to speak
In the nursing interventions for a patient receiving external radiation treatments for a malignancy, the nurse must remember to
a. cleanse with soap and water the areas of entry or "ports" marked by the radiologist. b. apply some form of ointment with a metallic base to the area of entry each time the patient goes for x-ray treatments. c. instruct the patient to avoid irritating the "ports" by not lying on that part of the body and not wearing constricting clothing. d. isolate the patient so he will not expose others to radiation.
What would you document about this incident?
What will be an ideal response?
A female nurse has a permanent residence in a party state wishes to relocate to another party state. What is an accurate statement regarding the nurse's practice on the former residency license?
a. She can practice after applying for licensure by endorsement. b. She can practice on her former state and her new state. c. She can practice on her former state for 120 days. d. She can practice only after success in new state licensure exam.