A nurse is caring for a client with goiter. Which element deficiency should the nurse
identify in the client's condition?
A) Iron
B) Iodine
C) Potassium
D) Sodium
B
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The nurse is assisting a binge eater in establishing a dietary plan of care. Which of the following instructions is most likely to cause a relapse in behavior?
A) Remember recovery is a day-by-day process. B) Attend a self-help group. C) Be cautious of sugar-free items. D) Stick to a strict diet plan.
When planning care for a patient with resorption atelectasis, the nurse should keep which of the following principles in mind?
A) Alveolar collapse occurs that is undetected by chest x-ray. B) Fibrotic changes reduce lung expansion. C) An accumulation of excess air compresses lung tissue. D) Excess mucous production is the most common cause of the associated obstruction.
The fastest-growing segment of the homeless population consists of which of the following groups?
a. alcoholics refusing treatment c. single males b. mentally ill people d. families with children
A patient who ingests several alcoholic beverages each day has been taking 1 gm of acetaminophen (Tylenol) six times a day and Percocet for pain relief following knee surgery
The patient is currently complaining of nausea with right upper quadrant pain and has an AST of 60 units/L and ALT of 45 units/L. Which additional laboratory studies would the nurse use when assessing this patient? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Prothrombin time and INR to identify coagulation abnormalities 2. Serum potassium to evaluate kidney function 3. Serum acetaminophen level plotted on a Rumack-Matthew nomogram 4. Toxicology screen to identify other substances ingested 5. Urine screen for myoglobin to detect tissue damage