Nathaniel has severe pruritus due to having hepatitis B. What is the best intervention for his comfort?

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Nathaniel has severe pruritus due to having hepatitis B. What is the best intervention for his comfort?

A. Give tepid baths. B. Avoid lotions and creams. C. Use hot water to increase vasodilation. D. Use cold water to decrease the itching.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

You're discharging Nathaniel with hepatitis B. Which statement suggests understanding by the patient?

A. Now I can never get hepatitis again. B. I can safely give blood after 3 months. C. I'll never have a problem with my liver again, even if I drink alcohol. D. My family knows that if I get tired and start vomiting, I may be getting sick again.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Gail is scheduled for a cholecystectomy. After completion of preoperative teaching, Gail states,"If I lie still and avoid turning after the operation, I'll avoid pain. Do you think this is a good idea?" What is the best response?

A. You'll need to turn from side to side every 2 hours. B. It's always a good idea to rest quietly after surgery. C. The doctor will probably order you to lie flat for 24 hours. D. Why don't you decide about activity after you return from the recovery room?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

You're caring for a 28 y.o. woman with hepatitis B. She's concerned about the duration of her recovery. Which response isn't appropriate?

A. Encourage her to not worry about the future. B. Encourage her to express her feelings about the illness. C. Discuss the effects of hepatitis B on future health problems. D. Provide avenues for financial counseling if she expresses the need.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Elmer is scheduled for a proctoscopy and has an I.V. The doctor wrote an order for 5mg of I.V. diazepam(Valium). Which order is correct regarding diazepam?

A. Give diazepam in the I.V. port closest to the vein. B. Mix diazepam with 50 ml of dextrose 5% in water and give over 15 minutes. C. Give diazepam rapidly I.V. to prevent the bloodstream from diluting the drug mixture. D. Question the order because I.V. administration of diazepam is contraindicated.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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