Which of the following should be included in discharge teaching for a client with hepatitis C?

• A.He should take aspirin as needed for muscle and joint pain.
• B.He may become a blood donor when his liver enzymes return to normal.
• C.He should avoid alcoholic beverages during his recovery period.
• D.He should use disposable dishes for eating and drinking.

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A six-month-old infant is receiving ribavirin for the treatment of respiratory syncytial virus. Ribavirin is administered via which one of the following routes?

• A.Oral
• B.IM
• C.IV
• D.Aerosol

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A postoperative TURP client returns from the recovery room to the general surgery unit and is in stable condition. One hour later the nurse assesses him and finds him to be confused and disoriented. She recognizes that this is most likely caused by:

• A.Hypovolemic shock
• B.Hypokalemia
• C.Hypernatremia
• D.Hyponatremia

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Nursing interventions designed to decrease the risk of infection in a client with an indwelling catheter include:

• A.Cleanse area around the meatus twice a day
• B.Empty the catheter drainage bag at least daily
• C.Change the catheter tubing and bag every 48 hours
• D.Maintain fluid intake of 1200-1500 mL every day

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Which of the following would have the physiological effect of decreasing intracranial pressure (ICP)?

• A.Increased core body temperature
• B.Decreased serum osmolality
• C.Administration of hypo-osmolar fluids
• D.Decreased PaCO2

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