The nursing educator is talking with a group of recent nursing graduates about common diagnoses on the unit. What diffuse connective tissue disease would the instructor tell the group is caused by an autoimmune reaction that results in phagocytosis, producing enzymes within the joint that break down collagen and cause edema

Discuss the 2 major types of diabetes insipidus (central and nephrogenic).

Anurse is assessing a client who is receiving a peripheral iv infusion and notes infiltration the insertion site. which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. flush the iv catherer. b. elevate the extremity. c. apply pressure to the iv site. d. slow the infusion rate.

Anurse is providing teaching to a client who has a gastric ulcer and a new prescription for ranitidine. which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. “i can take two aspirin to treat headaches.” b. “i should avoid dairy products when taking this medication.” c. “i can expect fine hand tremors when taking this medication.” d. “i should not take an antacid within 1 hour of taking this medication.”