A patient is receiving immunosuppressant therapy. Which of the following adverse effects should the patient be educated regarding these effects?
A) Liver failure
B) Respiratory depression
C) Myocardial infarction
D) Serious infection
D
You might also like to view...
The nurse is acting as team leader for a client care conference. Which opening statement is best for this meeting?
1. "We are all here to discuss the issues with this client's discharge. What issues are we facing?" 2. "The issue with this client is the time limit for Medicare to pay has almost expired, and we aren't ready for discharge." 3. "I don't really have time for this meeting today; is there anything I can do to expedite this meeting?" 4. "I will let you all decide what might be best, as I am not really as familiar with this client as I should be."
A client's laboratory results are consistent with chronic inflammation. Which potential causes of chronic inflammation does the nurse suspect? Select all that apply.
A) Malnutrition B) Autoimmune diseases C) Poor blood supply D) Prolonged exposure to irritants E) Unresolved or repeated acute infections
The nurse in a health clinic receives requests for appointments from several patients. Which patient should be seen by the health care provider first?
a. A 48-year-old man who has perineal pain and a temperature of 100.4° F b. A 58-year-old man who has a painful erection that has lasted over 6 hours c. A 38-year-old man who states he had difficulty maintaining an erection last night d. A 68-year-old man who has pink urine after a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) 3 days ago
The diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) method of payment was developed by the federal government in the 1980s. The DRG payment system establishes:
A) a minimum level of health care for every American who experiences illness or injury. B) an obligation for citizens to participate in health promotion activities. C) shared responsibility for health care between the individuals and the government. D) fixed rates for health care treatments using rates that are based on client variables.