A patient is receiving propranolol (Inderal) for hypertension. Which outcome is the best indicator ...

A patient is receiving propranolol (Inderal) for hypertension. Which outcome is the best indicator of goal success when considering the drug's potential effect on the patient's quality of life?
 
  a. The patient verbalizes the importance of moderate exercise.
  b. The patient experiences no injuries as a result of dizziness.
  c. The patient's blood pressure stays within normal limits.
  d. The patient describes symptoms indicative of an adverse drug reaction.

Question 2

A patient is receiving chemotherapy to treat cancer. What instructions does the nurse provide the patient and family to reduce the chance of infection? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Take a full bath everyday if possible.
  b. If you can't bathe, perform pericare.
  c. Avoid large crowds and ill people.
  d. You have to give away your pets.
  e. Eat high-calorie, high-protein food if able.

Question 3

The nurse explains to an older patient that the assessment of her thyroid health will require both a physical examination as well as laboratory test because
 
  a. thyroid studies are less accurate in older adults.
  b. symptoms are similar to those caused by various infections.
  c. thyroid problems can be present without overt symptoms.
  d. T3 levels are normally increased during aging.

Question 4

When administering Lopressor to an older adult patient with hypertension, the nurse is careful to have the patient's care plan include
 
  a. frequent assessment for dizziness or syn-cope.
  b. education of the signs and symptoms of thromboembolism.
  c. regular evaluation of the patient's muscle strength.
  d. regularly scheduled serum potassium le-vels.

Question 5

A home health care nurse is conducting a functional assessment on an older woman who lives alone. What assessment question is likely to get the best information?
 
  a. How do you manage all your medications?
  b. Who shops and cleans your house for you?
  c. Can you show me how you prepare a meal?
  d. What parts of your body can't you wash?

Question 6

The nurse is admitting a patient to the hospital who has cancer and a neutrophil count of 430/mm3 . What action by the nurse is best?
 
  a. Place the patient in a private room.
  b. Use good handwashing with all contact.
  c. Place the patient in protective precautions.
  d. Initiate contact precautions.