The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient who has hepatitis. Which functions of the liver should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. Form bilirubin
b. Produce white blood cells
c. Synthesize clotting factors
d. Store sodium and potassium
e. Synthesize essential amino acids
f. Phagocytize worn red blood cells
ANS: A, C, F
The liver forms bilirubin, synthesizes clotting factors, and phagocytizes worn out red blood cells. B. D. E. These actions are performed by other body organs or functions.
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A patient with rheumatic disease is complaining of stomatitis. The nurse caring for the patient should further assess the patient for the adverse effects of what medications?
A) Corticosteroids B) Gold-containing compounds C) Antimalarials D) Salicylate therapy
The activity room is severely damaged while the nurse is addressing an emergency on the inpatient unit. Which communication by the nurse to the entire milieu would be the most therapeutic when the destruction is first discovered?
a. "This room is off-limits for 2 weeks. I am struggling with this intolerable behavior and sorely disappointed in everyone involved.". b. "This behavior is representative of a real problem with the unit's milieu. Let's discuss it as you all help put the room back in its original order.". c. "People must be really angry. Everyone who was involved must help undo the damage immediately and then discuss the reasons for the behavior.". d. "It seems that there is a great deal of negative feelings in this group today. We need to share feelings regarding the problem while we all clean up the room.".
The nurse develops a teaching plan for a postpartum client and includes teaching about how to perform Kegel exercises. The nurse includes this information for which reason?
A) Reduce lochia B) Promote uterine involution C) Improve pelvic floor tone D) Alleviate perineal pain