A client has just been instructed in various topics related to gout. He was told that the frequency of gout attacks can be described as:
a. variable c. once a quarter
b. once a year d. approximately every five years
A
The course of gout is variable, with one to two attacks being severe. If the disease is untreated, the attacks may occur with increasing frequency.
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1. Inform the client as to the intended action of the medication. 2. Administer the drug. 3. Document that the drug was provided. 4. Evaluate the effectiveness of the drug.
A nurse is obtaining a nasal swab on a patient to test for influenza. Which of the statements accurately describes a step in this procedure?
A) Put on sterile gloves. B) Ask patient to place chin on chest. C) Remove the swab from packaging by grasping the exposed end. D) Insert swab 5 cm into one naris and rotate against the anterior nasal mucosa
When caring for a patient with cataract surgery, teach the patient to avoid bending, which ____________________ pressure in the eye.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).