It is okay to break an enteric-coated tablet to give a partial dose
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
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During a health-maintenance visit, a 15-year-old girl mentions that she is not happy with how overweight she is. Which of the following approaches is best for the nurse to take?
A) "Good observation. Let's talk about diet and exercise." B) "Don't worry; you are within the weight and height guidelines." C) "What specifically have you been noticing?" D) "Tell me about your parents. Are they overweight?"
A nurse presents an article in a nursing magazine that discusses interventions to improve skin integrity with second degree decubitus ulcers. What part of the nursing process is the article discussing?
A) Assessment B) Planning C) Evaluation D) Implementation
A nurse is doing some charting and needs a tool that will help with legal protection. The nurse remembers that one useful tool is the acronym FLAT, which stands for:
a. factual, legible, accountable, and timely. b. factual, legal, accurate, and time frame. c. fully accountable, legitimate, accurate, and truthful. d. foresight, legitimate, accountable, and timely.
The physician tells the nurse, "The medication I'm prescribing for the client enhances the GABA system." Evaluation will be facilitated if the nurse correctly interprets this statement to mean the medication is expected to:
1. Increase alertness 2. Decrease anxiety 3. Reduce hallucinations 4. Produce mood elevation