A young patient comes into the clinic complaining of acne. He is started on Differin. The nurse instructs him to do which of the following:
1. Wash the face and apply gel.
2. Apply gel and do not wash off for 8 hours.
3. Apply gel and use a cold compress.
4. Use gel only no washing is necessary.
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The nurse's instruction should be: When using Differin, wash your face and apply a thin film of gel once a day to affected areas.
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1. Sad mood on most days 2. Mood rating of 2 out of 10 for the past 6 months 3. Labile mood 4. Sad mood for the past 3 years after spouse's death 5. Pressured speech when communicating
A client is about to begin drug therapy for osteomyelitis. What information regarding this treatment would be most appropriate for the nurse to provide to the client?
A. "You will need to remain in the hospital for the duration of the treatment." B. "You will need to undergo treatment with IV antibiotics for several weeks." C. "Only close family members may be permitted to visit while you are receiving treatment." D. "Once the IV medications are completed, the infection is considered cured, and no further treatment is needed."
The nurse who is educating a client about weight gain correctly states that as little as 10 surplus calories each day can lead to a weight gain of ___ pound(s) per year
What will be an ideal response?
The intent of psychotherapy is to
A. Control one's behavior. B. Promote normal behaviors. C. Develop an understanding of one's problems. D. Promote medication compliance.