The nurse is preparing to assist the patient in the end stage of her life. To provide comfort for the patient in response to anticipated symptom development, the nurse plans to:
A) limit the use of analgesics
B) decrease the patient's fluid intake
C) provide larger meals with more seasoning
D) determine valued activities and schedule rest periods
D) determine valued activities and schedule rest periods
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A patient has been prescribed a histamine-2 (H2) receptor antagonist for the treatment of GERD. Why are H2RAs more effective than H1 receptor antagonists in the treatment of diseases of the upper GI tract?
A) H2RAs have a longer duration of action and fewer adverse effects than H1RAs. B) The parietal cells of the stomach have H2 receptors but not H1 receptors. C) H2RAs may be administered orally and in an outpatient environment but H1RAs require intravenous administration. D) H2 receptors in the upper GI tract outnumber H1 receptors by a factor of 2:1.
A client admitted to the ED exhibits raccoon eyes and Battle's sign. The nurse interprets that these manifestations are compatible with
a. basilar skull fracture. b. extreme fatigue and sensory deprivation. c. opiate overdose or poisoning. d. subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Why should pregnant patients who have hypothyroidism continue to take thyroid replacement drugs throughout pregnancy?
a. These drugs have a low likelihood of increasing the risks for birth defects. b. Without continuing thyroid replacement drugs, the pregnancy may not continue. c. Pregnancy is a high metabolism condition and less drug is needed but should still be taken. d. The fetus produces thyroid hormones that help supplement the pregnant woman's hormone level, but minimal replacement is needed during pregnancy.
Which of the following is considered a nonpoint source of pollution?
a. Hazardous waste site b. Animal waste from wildlife c. Chlorine poured down a well d. Stagnant water