A homeless patient with severe anorexia, fatigue, jaundice, and hepatomegaly is diagnosed with viral hepatitis and has just been admitted to the hospital. In planning care of the patient, the nurse assigns the highest priority to the patient outcome of
a. establishing a stable home environment.
b. maintaining adequate nutrition.
c. increasing activity level.
d. identifying the source of exposure to hepatitis.
ANS: B
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The nurse is to give an IV push drug through a peripheral intermittent device. The nurse would (place these options in correct sequence):
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Medication such as mexitin, pheytoin, baclofen and dantrolene are prescribed for MD clients to reduce:
a. seizures c. muscle spasms and weakness b. muscle dystrophy d. muscle hypertrophy