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A patient with AIDS has developed a number of secondary infections in recent weeks, including Kaposi's sarcoma. As a result of this most recent diagnosis, his care team has opted to begin treatment with interferon alfa-2a. The nurse is aware that this drug will address the etiology of Kaposi sarcoma by Response Like other cytokines, interferon alfa-2a inhibits the growth of tumor Feedback cells, prevents these cells from multiplying, and modulates the host : immune response to help pro...

ATI Comprehensive/ NCLEX Review 195 Questions with Verified Answers Endometiral infection usually occurs - CORRECT ANSWER with a prolonged rupture of membranes, not vacuum-assisted births. Intenstinal gas is a common side effect of - CORRECT ANSWER clients following a cesarean birth Cervical lacerations are common complications from - CORRECT ANSWER vacuum-assisted birth are rare but can include perineal, vaginal, or cervical lacerations When a client is experiencing a wound eviscera...

Question 1 1 out of 1 points A patient with a recent diagnosis of acute renal failure has a long-standing seizure disorder which has been successfully controlled for several years with antiseizure medications. The nurse should recognize that the patient's compromised renal function will likely Response Feedback: Impaired renal function will increase the half-life of drugs that are metabolized by the kidneys. This does not necessarily render such medications ineffective and it does not...

1. A patient recovering from a recent stroke is starting anticoagulant therapy. The nurse practitioner should teach the patient to avoid all of the following EXCEPT: a. b. milk and milk products 2. A patient presents with periorbital erythema and edema, fever, and nasal drainage. The nurse practitioner should a. start aggressive antibiotic therapy 3. A positive drawer sign support a diagnosis of a. cruciate ligament injury 4. A 50-year-old patient with diabetes complains of pain ...

1. A male patient admitted the morning of his scheduled surgery tells the PN that he drank water last night. What intervention will the PN implement first? Determine the amount of water and exact time it was taken 2. A patient receives ondansetron prior to chemotherapy treatment. How should the PN evaluate this medication? Monitor the patient for nausea or vomiting following the treatment 3. The PN is caring for an older adult patient who is confused and spends...factor contributes to an inc...

. A noncompliant patient states, "Why do you want me to put this poison in my body?" Identify the best response made by the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP). 2. Which statement ab out neurotransmitters and medications is true? 3. When an unstable patient asks why it is necessary to add medications to his current regimen, the PMHNP's best response would be: 4 During gene expression, what must occur prior to a gene being expressed? 5. While genes have potential to modify beh...

HESI EXIT NGN Exam 2024 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED 2024 (VERIFIED ANSWERS) A pt presses the call bell and requests pain medication for a severe headache. To assess the quality of the pt. Pain, which approach should the nurse use? - ANSWERS Ask the patient to describe the pain The nurse is wearing personal protective equipment while caring for a pt. When exiting the room, which PPE should be removed first? - ANSWERS Gloves An older pt is brought to the ED with a sudden onset of co...

1. 1. Question A postpartum patient was in labor for 30 hours and had ruptured membranes for 24 hours. For which of the following would the nurse be alert? o A. Endometritis o B. Endometriosis o C. Salpingitis o D. Pelvic thrombophlebitis ANSWER Correct Answer: A. Endometritis Endometritis is an infection of the uterine lining and can occur after prolonged rupture of membranes. Symptoms include swelling of the abdomen, abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge, fever, discomfort wit...

Priority Patient Assignment as a Virtual Clinical Assignment. All three parts : Pt #1:Herbie Saunders, 62-year-old male with heart failure exacerbation Pt #2: David Mueller, 71-year-old male with a recent below-the-knee amputation Pt #3: Gladys

The cleansing of the stomach with solution delivered through a nasogastric tube is known as what? Gavage Emesis Lavage Stomach pumping - Answer- Lavage Gastric lavage is used to cleanse the stomach of a poison, overdose of medication, or other toxic substance. It is delivered through a nasogastric tube You are providing care to a patient who has recently begun dialysis. Her daughter, with whom she lives and who prepares many of her meals, asks what types of foods she should incorpor...