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A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following should the nurse tell the client to expect during injection of the contrast medium?
A. Numbness in the fingertips
is not correct because numbness in the fingertips is not
B. Urge to urinate
incorrect because the urge to urinate is associated with cystoscopy
C. Pain in the jawline
incorrect because numbness in the fingertips and pain in the jawline are not expected during the procedure.
D. Feeling of heat
During injection of the contrast medium, the client may experience a feeling of heat
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Full Explanation
The correct answer is choice D. During injection of the contrast medium, the client may experience a feeling of heat. Choices A and C are incorrect because numbness in the fingertips and pain in the jawline are not expected during the procedure. Choice B is incorrect because the urge to urinate is associated with cystoscopy. Choice A is not correct because numbness in the fingertips is not expected during the procedure. Choice B is not correct because the urge to urinate is associated with cystoscopy. Choice C is not correct because pain in the jawline is not expected during the procedure.
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A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has herpes simplex virus type 2. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "The virus cannot spread to areas other than the genital area."
This is not correct because the virus can spread to other areas through skin-to-skin contact.
B. "The lesions may reoccur in times of stress."
"The lesions may reoccur in times of stress." This statement indicates that the client understands that the virus can reactivate and cause new outbreaks during times of stress.
C. "I am only contagious while the lesions are present."
This is notcorrect because the virus can still be contagious even when no lesions are present.
D. "I can have unprotected sex as long as I am taking acyclovir."
This is not correct because having unprotected sex can still transmit the virus even while taking acyclovir.
Full Explanation
"The lesions may reoccur in times of stress." This statement indicates that the client understands that the virus can reactivate and cause new outbreaks during times of stress.
Choice A is not correct because the virus can spread to other areas through skin-to-skin contact.
Choice C is not correct because the virus can still be contagious even when no lesions are present.
Choice D is not correct because having unprotected sex can still transmit the virus even while taking acyclovir.
A nurse on the oncology unit is evaluating a client's response after receiving a dose of aprepitant. Which of the following therapeutic effects should the nurse expect?
A. Decreased dysrhythmias
Choice A is incorrect because decreased dysrhythmias is not a therapeutic effect of aprepitant
B. Absence of nausea
Aprepitant is an antiemetic medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy.
C. Decreased incisional pain
is incorrect because decreased incisional pain is not a therapeutic effect of aprepitant
D. Absence of dizziness
is incorrect because the absence of dizziness is not a therapeutic effect of aprepitant
Full Explanation
The correct answer is choice B. Aprepitant is an antiemetic medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy. Choice A is incorrect because decreased dysrhythmias is not a therapeutic effect of aprepitant. Choice C is incorrect because decreased incisional pain is not a therapeutic effect of aprepitant. Choice D is incorrect because absence of dizziness is not a therapeutic effect of aprepitant. Choice A is not correct because decreased dysrhythmias is not a therapeutic effect of aprepitant. Choice C is not correct because decreased incisional pain is not a therapeutic effect of aprepitant. Choice D is not correct because absence of dizziness is not a therapeutic effect of aprepitant.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has psoriasis. Which of the following treatment options should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Phototherapy
This is a common treatment for psoriasis and involves exposure to ultraviolet light. Choice B is not correct because dermabrasion is not routinely used for the treatment of psoriasis.
B. Dermabrasion
Dermabrasion is not used to treat psoriasis.
C. Benzoyl peroxide
This is not correct because benzoyl peroxide is used to treat acne, not psoriasis.
D. Oil-based ointment
This is not correct because oil-based ointments can actually make psoriasis worse.
Full Explanation
"Phototherapy." This is a common treatment for psoriasis and involves exposure to ultraviolet light. Choice B is not correct because dermabrasion is not routinely used for the treatment of psoriasis.
Choice C is not correct because benzoyl peroxide is used to treat acne, not psoriasis.
Choice D is not correct because oil-based ointments can actually make psoriasis worse.
Choice B: Dermabrasion is not used to treat psoriasis.