Education for a patient receiving a cholesterol-lowering medication would include:
a. "This medication will take over for other interventions you have been trying in order to decrease your cholesterol."
b. "It is important for you to make up your dose if you miss one in order to maintain therapeutic blood levels."
c. "Stop taking the medication if you develop nausea and vomiting."
d. "You should continue your exercise program in order to increase your high-density lipoprotein (HDL) serum levels."
d
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a. With or just after a meal b. At bedtime to prevent light-headedness c. At the same time as an oral antacid d. One hour before or 2 hours after a meal
A nurse is defining the community as part of the community assessment process. Which of the following best describes how the community may be defined? (Select all that apply.)
a. Social group determined by geographic boundaries b. Group of people who share common val-ues and interests c. Group of people defined by their interac-tions d. Individual with a specific health concern e. Individuals with certain interests
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)