Employee health test results reveal a tuberculosis (TB) skin…
Employee health test results reveal a tuberculosis (TB) skin test of 16-mm induration and a negative chest x-ray for a staff nurse working on the pulmonary unit. The nurse has no symptoms of TB. Which information should the occupational nurse plan to teach the staff nurse?
Read DetailsA 26-year old female with type 1 diabetes develops a sore th…
A 26-year old female with type 1 diabetes develops a sore throat and runny nose after caring for her sick toddler. The patient calls the clinic for advice about her symptoms and a blood glucose level of 210 mg/dL, despite taking her usual glargine (Lantus) and lispro (Humalog) insulin. The clinic nurse should advise the woman to do which of the following?
Read DetailsA pulmonary nurse is conducting an in-service on lung cancer…
A pulmonary nurse is conducting an in-service on lung cancer for recently hired RNs. The nurse explains the pathophysiology of lung cancer as well as metastasis. Which of the following areas are locations for the metastasis of lung cancer? (Select all that apply.)
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