John has clonidine, a centrally acting adrenergic blocker, prescribed for his hypertension. He should:
1. Not miss a dose or stop taking the drug because of potential rebound hypertension
2. Increase fiber in the diet to treat any diarrhea that may occur
3. Reduce fluid intake to less than 2 liters per day to prevent fluid retention
4. Avoid sitting for long periods, as this can lead to deep vein thrombosis
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1. Lateral communication 2. Downward communication 3. Diagonal communication 4. Grapevine communication
The nursing student predominantly uses knowledge about the history of nursing for what purpose?
1. To understand the professional choices open to the student 2. To prevent making medication errors in practice 3. To determine what geographical area is the best place to practice 4. To reduce the cost of delivering quality healthcare
A nursing assistant (NA) reports to the nurse that a postsurgical patient is complaining of pain that she rates as an eight on a ten-point scale
The NA tells the nurse that he thinks the patient is exaggerating and does not need pain medication. What is the nurse's best response? A) "Pain often comes and goes with postsurgical patients. Please ask her about pain again in about 30 minutes." B) "We need to provide pain medications because it is the law, and we must always follow the law." C) "Professionally, I believe 'pain is whatever the patient says it is.'" D) "Patients often misreport pain 'to get our attention when we are busy.'"
What effect does increased steroid production have on the person experiencing it?
a. increased coping abilities c. improved mental clarity b. impairment of the immune system d. stabilization of vital signs