In a client with pernicious anemia, what do symptoms such as numbness and tingling in the arms and legs indicate?
A) Loss of vibratory and position senses C) Severity of the disease
B) Neurologic involvement D) Insufficient intake of dietary nutrients
B
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A very old, frail client's family is in a client-centered interdisciplinary conference guided by the nurse. Which are key issues that should be addressed? Select all that apply
A) client's wishes B) communications C) goals and outcomes D) identification of areas of conflict
Xanthines are not as popular as they were 20 years ago. Why has this group of medications lost its popularity?
1. They have a slower onset. 2. They are related to caffeine. 3. They produce less effective bronchodilation. 4. They interact with a large number of other drugs.
A patient is living with his daughter after major surgery. He states, "I see a dog around the chair. Get rid of that dog. I hate dogs." The daughter tells the home care nurse there is no dog behind the chair
What is the most important question the nurse should ask the daughter? A) "Does you father have health care insurance for psychiatry?" B) "Has your father been fearful of dogs in the past?" C) "Has your father consumed alcoholic beverages on a regular basis?" D) "What type of foods or spices has your father consumed today?"
The nurse counsels a family that during the "families with adolescents stage," one of the developmental tasks is to:
1. maintain relationships with the extended family. 2. develop parental roles to meet the needs of children. 3. maintain a satisfying marital relationship. 4. communicate openly between parent and children.