Steroid therapy for autoimmune disorder

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1. Tami is on steroid therapy for an autoimmune disorder. When education her family on things that require immediate attention the nurse instructs them to call if she:

a. vomits

b. begins to lose her hair

c. develops a fever

d. loses her appetite

2. When an Infant is receiving digoxin (Lanoxin), the nurse would recognize what symptoms as signs of toxicity?

a. muscle pain

b. fluid retention

c. nausea and vomiting

d. weight loss

3. The nurse caring for a child immediately after a tonsillectomy notices the child swallowing frequently. What is the appropriate action for the nurse to take?

a. offer the child a drink of cold milk

b. instruct the child to cough or clear the throat

c. reposition the child to supine

d. notify physician

4. What would be the priority nursing Intervention when a nurse is caring for a child wearing a cast?

a. provide activities to reinforce the need for rest

b. perform frequent neurovascular assessments

c. ensure the extremity is elevated

d. apply ice to area

5. What instruction would the nurse include when planning anticipatory guidance for parents of a toddler?

a. shoes should fit snugly at the toe and arch

b. limit-setting should include praise

c. dress the toddler in pants with a zipper so that he or she can learn to zip and unzip clothes

d. adhere to a rigid schedule because the toddler is ritualistic

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