The patient diagnosed with an acute exacerbation of rheumato…

The patient diagnosed with an acute exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is being discharged with a prescription for dexamethasone tablets that has the patient taking smaller and smaller doses each day.  Which statement explains the rationale for this type of medication dosing?

A nurse observes an assistive personnel (AP) discarding an u…

A nurse observes an assistive personnel (AP) discarding an unused package of gauze pads into the trash.  The pads were to be used for a client who requires frequent dressing changes on a pressure ulcer.  Which actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.

This question is following the same patient as in the last q…

This question is following the same patient as in the last question. The nurse reviews the admission note and new 1530 entry for a 64-year-old client who was take to the ED by a neighbor. Nurses’ Notes  1455: Presented to the ED with report of increasing epigastric pain throughout the day. Pain started after dinner last night and usual medication did not help. States has been treated for gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) for over 5 years with a variety of drugs, most recently omeprazole 40 mg orally twice a day. Other medications include: Ibuprofen 800 mg orally every morning for osteoarthritisAmlodipine 10 mg orally every day for hypertensionMVI 1 tab every day for general healthFamotidine 20 mg orally before meals PRN Vital Signs T 98ºF (36.7ºC)HR 82 BPMRR 18 bpmBP 152/88 mmHgSpO2 96% on RAPain level 6/10 on 0 to 10 pain scale1530: While waiting to be examined by the physician assistant, client vomited 175 mL coffee-ground emesis. States feeling “a little dizzy.” HR increased to 94 BPM; BP 128/78 lying down and 112/62 sitting. Stat blood work drawn. 1610: Labs within normal range. H&H tomorrow AM at 0600. ECG shows normal sinus rhythm. Vomited 100 mL coffee-ground emesis. Based on the client’s condition and priority need, which orders by the physician would the nurse anticipate at this time? Select all that apply.

In the early prophetic mission, only one person pledged supp…

In the early prophetic mission, only one person pledged support: Muhammad’s younger cousin, ʿUthman ibn ʿAffan. At thirteen, ʿUthman was still a child and thus hardly a powerful ally. Yet ʿUthman became the first male convert to Islam and went on to lead the entire Muslim community after Muhammad’s death.