A male patient with a medical background tells the nurse that he is not satisfied with the oral synthetic testosterone that has been prescribed for him and he would like to try a natural form of oral testosterone
Which of the following would be an appropriate response by the nurse?
A) "Natural testosterone undergoes a high first-pass effect and is not used orally."
B) "Natural testosterone poses a higher risk of gynecomastia."
C) "Natural testosterone undergoes a short first-past effect and is less extensively metabolized than what has been prescribed for you."
D) "Natural testosterone would be more effective for you."
A
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A) position the client at a 45? angle to eat B) provide thin and clear liquids C) Finely puree solid foods so it slides down easily D) keep the client upright for an hour after eating
When inspecting the skeletal pin sites, you note that the skin is reddened for an inch aroundthe pin on both the medial and lateral left leg
What does this finding indicate, and whataction will you take?
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When questioned by the client for the rationale for these actions, which of the following explanations is most appropriate? A) "Your potassium level is high, and so I need you let me know if you feel numbness, tingling, or weakness." B) "Your potassium levels in the blood are higher than they should be, which brings a risk of changes in the brain function." C) "I'll need to monitor you today for signs of high potassium; tell me if you feel as if your heart is beating quickly or irregularly." D) "The amount of potassium in your blood is too high, but this can be resolved by changing the intravenous fluid you are receiving."