A patient is being treated with amphotericin B. Which of the following statements indicates that the patient has understood the patient teaching?
A) "The medication may cause diabetes."
B) "The medication will cause liver necrosis."
C) "The medication may cause kidney damage."
D) "The medication will cause pancreatitis."
C
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The nurse has completed a shift assessment on a client who has terminal breast cancer with extensive metastasis. The client tells the nurse, "Nothing helps the pain." What best describes the pain being experienced by the client?
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A patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa is hospitalized for treatment. What features should the milieu provide? Select all that apply
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