The nurse would assess a client from which cultural group for an increased effect of an antihypertensive medication?
A) Eskimos
B) Native Americans
C) Hispanics
D) Chinese
D
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a. Hospital births for the majority of women b. The traditional family unit c. Separation of labor rooms from delivery rooms d. A quality family experience for each patient
The nurse is providing information for a patient who will self-administer a twice-daily antidysrhythmic medication at home. Which patient statement would the nurse evaluate as indicating good understanding of this process?
1. "If I get the flu, I should stop taking the medication until my fever goes down." 2. "I should take my doses as close to 12 hours apart as I can." 3. "If I forget a dose of medication I should take two pills for the next dose." 4. "If I can't take the medication for a couple of days because I am sick, I should call the clinic for advice." 5. "I should get my prescription refilled before I am completely out of medicine."
The nurse is instructing a client on the importance of eating foods rich in potassium while taking a diuretic that causes hypokalemia. Which diuretics do not require potassium supplements?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Furosemide (Lasix) 2. Chlorothiazide (Diuril) 3. Amiloride (Midamor) 4. Mannitol (Osmitrol) 5. Spironolactone (Aldactone)
The nurse injects the medication into the loose connective tissue just under the dermis when giving a _____________ injection
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word