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Title: A patient is diagnosed with histoplasmosis. What element of this patient's history would help ...
Post by: mananshah90 on Mar 1, 2018
A patient is diagnosed with histoplasmosis. What element of this patient's history would help explain the reason for the disease?
 
  1. lives in a city with chemical plants
  2. drives a vehicle that uses diesel fuel
  3. is an electrical engineer
  4. works on a chicken farm

Question 2

The nurse is providing care to a patient with pulmonary tuberculosis. What should the nurse do to ensure personal protection while caring for this patient?
 
  1. Wear a gown and eye goggles.
  2. Wear a gown and surgical mask.
  3. Wear a gown and HEPA mask.
  4. Wear a gown and sterile gloves.

Question 3

A patient who is receiving radiation therapy for lung cancer complains of ongoing fatigue. What should be included in the teaching for this patient?
 
  1. This is a complication of radiation therapy and will continue for years.
  2. There is nothing that can help the fatigue.
  3. Frequent rest periods and good nutrition can help with the fatigue.
  4. Restricting caloric intake often helps with the fatigue.

Question 4

A patient with lung cancer is demonstrating signs of complete tumor response after two courses of chemotherapy. What should the nurse conclude that this response indicates?
 
  1. a long-term survival from the disease
  2. an indication that radiation therapy is needed
  3. an indication that surgery can be performed
  4. a contraindication for further chemotherapy

Question 5

A patient who is taking rifampin (Rifadin) as part of his treatment for tuberculosis asks about making an appointment for a urologist because his urine is bright orange. What should the nurse realize this patient is experiencing?
 
  1. a secondary urinary tract infection
  2. a common side effect of rifampin therapy
  3. the onset of a kidney stone
  4. early renal failure


Title: A patient is diagnosed with histoplasmosis. What element of this patient's history would help ...
Post by: amandagrace on Mar 1, 2018
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