A patient is found to have small, raised lesions on the rim of the ear. Which health problem should the nurse suspect is occurring with the patient?
A. Hypertension
B. Kidney failure
C. Heart disease
D. Gout
Answer: D
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Which of the following patients is most at risk for theophylline toxicity due to decreased biotransformation ability?
a. A 45-year-old man with renal insufficiency b. A 59-year-old man with chronic obstructive airway disease c. A 53-year-old woman who smokes and has asthma d. A 49-year-old woman with chronic obstructive airway disease and hepatitis
At an organizational level, which of the following strategies would assist in ensuring that EBP is incorporated into nursing care?
a. Formation of nursing-only implementation teams b. Restriction of evidence to RCTs c. Formation of a network of individuals doing research and/or interested in re-search utilization d. Avoidance of partnership with expe-rienced researchers
What should the nurse remember to do when applying a hydrocolloid dressing?
a. Apply granules after applying the wafer. b. Never use a secondary dressing. c. Hold the dressing in place. d. Use silk tape to hold the dressing in place.
A client has been prescribed a drug to prevent angina pain. What is the first type of medication prescribed to prevent angina?
1. Beta blockers 2. Alpha blockers 3. Calcium channel blockers 4. Organic nitrates