A patient starting INH for latent tuberculosis should be monitored for peripheral neuropathy. Which symptom or sign would alert the nurse to its development?
1. Cramps in the back when walking up steps
2. Headaches and lightheadedness on awakening
3. Dry mouth and difficulty swallowing solids
4. Difficulty buttoning shirts
Correct Answer: 4
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The nurse is preparing an educational session on kidney health for a church group. Which of the following groups would the nurse note to have the highest incidence of end-stage renal disease?
1. Mexicans 2. Asians 3. African Americans 4. American Indians
The nurse has been asked by a pregnant adolescent to help her inform her mother that she is pregnant. The teen brings the mother to the office, and the nurse sits with the teen as she informs her mother of the pregnancy
The mother responds, "No! We so wanted you to go to college and get a good education so you could have a career. Your life is over now!" The nurse anticipates that this adolescent has a high likelihood of choosing what option for the pregnancy? A) abortion B) keeping the baby C) adoption D) having her mother raise the baby
A 73-year-old patient with diverticulosis has a large bowel obstruction. The nurse will monitor for
a. referred back pain. b. metabolic alkalosis. c. projectile vomiting. d. abdominal distention.
When writing a community-level diagnosis, "Among" refers to the
a. Specific problem or health risk faced by the community b. Characteristics of the community c. Community client experiencing the risk or problem d. Likelihood that the problem will be solved