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A nurse is caring for a patient who is going to take ethosuximide (Zarontin). During the nurse's initial assessment, she finds out that the patient's history includes hepatitis.
 
  Which of the following laboratory tests should be done before therapy is started?
  A) Blood glucose level
  B) Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
  C) Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
  D) Partial thromboplastin time (PTT)

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A home health nurse is performing a home visit to an elderly client who has early-stage dementia. The nurse observes that some of the client's pill bottles are empty, even though the client is not due for refills for 2 weeks.
 
  What nursing diagnosis should the nurse prioritize when planning this client's care?
  A) Impaired Home Maintenance Management
  B) Ineffective Coping
  C) Knowledge Deficit
  D) Ineffective Therapeutic Regimen Management


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D


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