A 49-year-old farmer who normally enjoys good health has become seriously ill in recent days and the results of an extensive diagnostic work up have resulted in a diagnosis of histoplasmosis
The patient has been admitted to the hospital and has begun treatment with amphotericin B. The nurse who is providing care for the patient should prioritize which of the following diagnostic results during his course of treatment?
A) Electrolytes, blood urea nitrogen, and creatinine
B) Hemoglobin, hematocrit, and red blood cells
C) PT, PTT, and platelets
D) C-reactive protein
A
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A community health nurse discovers that a bill in the legislature would eliminate a state law that currently funds health promotion services for low-income children. Which action at the primary level of prevention would be most appropriate?
A) Advocate for an amendment to the passed law to allow some funding for children to remain B) Once the bill has passed, seek private resources to support funding of health promotion services for low-income children C) Gather a group of health professionals to volunteer to provide the health promotion services eliminated by the passed bill D) Advocate through active lobbying against the bill and gather community support
An older adult patient admitted with malnutrition begins to demonstrate signs of pneumonia. The nurse would explain which possible etiology of this pneumonia?
1. There is a lack of nutrients to support immune function. 2. Insufficient fluid intake has allowed bacteria to grow. 3. The patient's malnutrition resulted from poor living conditions making infection more likely. 4. Poor nutrition has resulted in a deficiency of vitamin C.
An African American patient says, "I have heard that people of my race have a higher incidence of Alzheimer's disease. I am afraid I will get it, too."
The nurse recognizes which factor from this patient's history as indicating the greatest risk? 1. The patient has two uncles who developed Alzheimer's disease after age 70. 2. The patient's sister, who has Down syndrome, developed Alzheimer's disease at age 45. 3. The patient's mother developed Alzheimer's disease at age 54. 4. The patient's father developed Parkinson's disease at age 65.
At the time of birth, what is the grayish white, cheeselike substance that normally covers the newborn's skin called?
a. Miliaria b. Meconium c. Amniotic fluid d. Vernix caseosa