A nurse is providing discharge planning for a 45-year-old woman who has a prescription for oral albuterol. The nurse will question the patient about her intake of which of the following?
A) Coffee
B) Alcohol
C) Salt
D) Vitamin C
A
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The nurse overhears a husband telling his wife, who has had surgery, that the pain cannot be that bad and she should stop moaning
The nurse takes the husband, who is tense and wringing his hands, aside and responds to the husband with which of the following? 1. "Would you like me to show you how to give your wife a back massage?" 2. "Your wife is in a lot of pain, and you are making it worse." 3. "That was not a nice way to talk to your wife." 4. "Would you like me to ask the doctor for more medication?"
A patient with cancer has decided to end treatment and is discussing end-of-life care with family. The nurse notices that the attending physician has just ordered another dose of chemotherapy
What would be the best action for the nurse to take as an advocate for the patient? a. Send the order to pharmacy so that the chemotherapy can be prepared. b. Call the attending physician and request a meeting so that there can be open com-munication between the physician, patient and family. c. Tell the patient that because the chemo-therapy has been ordered, it must be giv-en. d. Request a meeting with the attending phy-sician, patient, and family so the attending physician can convince the patient to re-ceive the chemotherapy.
Healthcare providers strongly suggest that a client undergo genetic testing before becoming pregnant. What should the nurse do to ensure this client's informed consent and confidentiality? Select all that apply
1. Explain potential societal impact. 2. Discuss risks and benefits of the test. 3. Explain that all genetic testing is voluntary. 4. Review potential physical or psychologic harm. 5. Expect that results are to be shared with family.
Select the true statement related to treatment with griseofulvin.
A. It is usually taken for 4 to 6 weeks for toenail infections. B. It is usually taken for 3 to 4 months for fingernail infections. C. It is usually taken for at least 6 months for hair and scalp infections. D. It should be discontinued when symptoms get better.