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Question1. A nurse is caring for a postsurgical patient who has small tortuous veins and had a difficult IV insertion. The patient is now receiving IV medications on a regular basis. What is the be... st nursing intervention to minimize the adverse effects of this drug therapy? A) Monitor the patient's bleeding time B) Check the patient's blood glucose levels C) Record baseline vital signs D) Monitor the IV site for redness, swelling, or pain Question2. A patient is in the clinic after 6 weeks of taking riluzole (Rilutek) for a recent diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The nurse will prioritize assessment for which of the following? A) Weight gain B) Constipation C) Increased energy D) Dizziness Question3. Which of the following patients demonstrates the clearest indication for treatment with prednisone? A) A 66-year-old woman whose history of smoking has culminated in a diagnosis of emphysema B) A 70-year-old man whose rheumatoid arthritis has not responded to OTC pain relievers C) A 12-year-old boy whose long-standing fatigue and malaise have been attributed to leukemia D) A 50-year-old woman who is being treated for hypertension with a diuretic and an ACE inhibitor [Show More]
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