A patient diagnosed with syphilis reminds the HCP of having an allergy to penicillin.
Which medications should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?
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Tetracycline and doxycycline
What should the entire health team focus on during the rehabilitation phase?
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Abstaining from drug use
,Assessing for adherence with prescribed medications and developing a plan for what
to do if they are stopped is a major treatment issue for which of the following
diagnostic groups?
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Bipolar
A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with avoidant personality disorder. Which of
the following would the nurse most likely expect to find?
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Shyness and feelings of inadequacy
The nurse is instructing a female client on the importance of having routine
mammograms because mammograms:
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can detect masses before they become palpable.
A client with borderline personality disorder has difficulty maintaining boundaries of
the professional relationship. Which of the following would be most effective for the
nurse to do?
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, Respond to the clients arrogance in a neutral, nonconfrontational manner.
Discuss the purpose of the limits in the therapeutic relationship. State the
parameters of the limits and boundaries clearly. Ensure that any established
limits are maintained consistently.
What should the nurse do to decrease the damage of bruxism seen in a patient who
has been abusing the drug ecstasy?
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Provide the patient with a pacifier
The nurse is reviewing data collected during the health history for a patient with
osteoporosis. What should the nurse identify as a risk factor for osteoporosis
development?
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Increased caffeine intake
A patient 48 hours after surgery for a fractured femoral shaft is experiencing mental
confusion, tachycardia, tachypnea, and dyspnea. The patients blood pressure is
elevated and petechiae are present on the chest. After reporting the findings to the
RN what should the nurse do while awaiting the physicians specific orders?
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Administer oxygen. Prepare patient for arterial blood gas tests. Prepare
patient for chest x-ray or lung scan. Maintain bedrest and keep movement
, to a minimum. Place patient in high Fowlers position or raise the head of the
bed.
Which test is used to confirm a diagnosis of epididymitis?
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Ultrasound of the scrotum
When a patient denies any problems related to addiction, what is the nurses most
therapeutic response?
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Can you think of any time your behavior created an unpleasant situation in
your life?
The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client diagnosed with antisocial
personality disorder. The nurse notes that the client has had numerous episodes
involving irritability, aggressiveness, and impulsivity and has exhibited callousness
toward others. Based on this information, which nursing diagnosis would the nurse
most likely identify as a priority?
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Risk for Other-Directed Violence
Which medications should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?
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Tetracycline and doxycycline
What should the entire health team focus on during the rehabilitation phase?
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Abstaining from drug use
,Assessing for adherence with prescribed medications and developing a plan for what
to do if they are stopped is a major treatment issue for which of the following
diagnostic groups?
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Bipolar
A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with avoidant personality disorder. Which of
the following would the nurse most likely expect to find?
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Shyness and feelings of inadequacy
The nurse is instructing a female client on the importance of having routine
mammograms because mammograms:
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can detect masses before they become palpable.
A client with borderline personality disorder has difficulty maintaining boundaries of
the professional relationship. Which of the following would be most effective for the
nurse to do?
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, Respond to the clients arrogance in a neutral, nonconfrontational manner.
Discuss the purpose of the limits in the therapeutic relationship. State the
parameters of the limits and boundaries clearly. Ensure that any established
limits are maintained consistently.
What should the nurse do to decrease the damage of bruxism seen in a patient who
has been abusing the drug ecstasy?
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Provide the patient with a pacifier
The nurse is reviewing data collected during the health history for a patient with
osteoporosis. What should the nurse identify as a risk factor for osteoporosis
development?
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Increased caffeine intake
A patient 48 hours after surgery for a fractured femoral shaft is experiencing mental
confusion, tachycardia, tachypnea, and dyspnea. The patients blood pressure is
elevated and petechiae are present on the chest. After reporting the findings to the
RN what should the nurse do while awaiting the physicians specific orders?
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Administer oxygen. Prepare patient for arterial blood gas tests. Prepare
patient for chest x-ray or lung scan. Maintain bedrest and keep movement
, to a minimum. Place patient in high Fowlers position or raise the head of the
bed.
Which test is used to confirm a diagnosis of epididymitis?
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Ultrasound of the scrotum
When a patient denies any problems related to addiction, what is the nurses most
therapeutic response?
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Can you think of any time your behavior created an unpleasant situation in
your life?
The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client diagnosed with antisocial
personality disorder. The nurse notes that the client has had numerous episodes
involving irritability, aggressiveness, and impulsivity and has exhibited callousness
toward others. Based on this information, which nursing diagnosis would the nurse
most likely identify as a priority?
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Risk for Other-Directed Violence
