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Title: The nurse creates a plan of care for a 70-year-old patient with Herpes zoster (shingles). The ... Post by: Joelle12 on Mar 7, 2018 The nurse creates a plan of care for a 70-year-old patient with Herpes zoster (shingles). The treatment plan includes analgesics, corticosteroids, and a topical cream for the pain.
In addition to treating the viral infection and pain, which of the following final objectives should this plan include? A) Preventing recurrence B) Preventing postherpetic neuralgia C) Evaluating underlying lymphoma D) Evaluating possible immune deficiency Question 2 For a patient who is recovering from acute glomerulonephritis, which symptoms may exist even when other symptoms have subsided? (Select all that apply.) a. Proteinuria b. Oliguria c. Hematuria d. Anasarca Question 3 A healthy 70-year-old woman confides to the nurse that she has vaginal soreness with some bleeding and white discharge. She is embarrassed and confused because she has not been sexually active for more than a year. The nurse should explain that older women are predisposed to vaginitis for what reason? A) Limited sexual activity B) Lack of proper hygiene C) Reduced response of the immune system D) Age-related changes to vaginal tissue Question 4 The following constituent of the urinalysis test indicates possible renal disease, muscle exertion, or dehydration a. proteinuria b. positive glucose c. positive bilirubin d. bacteriuria Question 5 An older patient has dentures and tells the nurse that she has not seen the dentist for years. What is the best advice the nurse should provide the patient? A) Visit the dentist periodically to replace the dental appliance B) Visit the dentist regularly if she wears his dentures everyday C) Make an emergency dental visit if she notices a problem with the gums D) Schedule regular visits with the dentist to monitor for lesions and fit of the dental appliance Question 6 The nursing home staff screens an elderly resident for TB. Results are positive. Streptomycin is ordered by the physician, so a critical part of the nursing care plan for this resident includes which of the following? A) Monitoring for diarrhea B) Observing for signs of anorexia C) Increasing safety precautions D) Closely monitoring food intake Title: The nurse creates a plan of care for a 70-year-old patient with Herpes zoster (shingles). The ... Post by: Ingy_ on Mar 7, 2018 Content hidden
Title: The nurse creates a plan of care for a 70-year-old patient with Herpes zoster (shingles). The ... Post by: Joelle12 on Mar 7, 2018 I know this sounds cliche, but I was thinking the same thing for each of these. Thanks for confirming :)
Title: The nurse creates a plan of care for a 70-year-old patient with Herpes zoster (shingles). The ... Post by: Ingy_ on Mar 7, 2018 I'm sure ;) Thanks for your honesty
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