You advise J.S. to take the prednisone (Deltasone) at breakfast. Why?
What will be an ideal response?
Taking prednisone in the morning with breakfast mimics the body's natural production of
corticosteroid hormones. Taking it with food decreases the incidence of gastrointestinal (GI) upset
and ulcerations.
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A 62-year-old man with emphysema says, "My doctor wants me to quit smoking. It's too late now, though; I already have lung problems." Which of the following would be the best response to his statement?
a. "You should quit so your family does not get sick from exposure to secondhand smoke." b. "You will need to use oxygen, but remember it is a fire hazard to smoke with oxygen in your home." c. "Once you stop smoking, your body will begin to repair some of the damage to your lungs." d. "You should ask your primary care provider for a prescription for a nicotine patch to help you quit."
A 24-hour event monitor is commonly known as
a. a Holter monitor. c. an external loop recorder. b. a transtelephonic monitor. d. a signal-averaged electrocardiogram.
A patient wants to be discharged to home and resume normal activities of daily living. The nurse realizes the patient is entering which stage of illness behaviors?
1. achieving recovery and rehabilitation 2. seeking medical care 3. assuming a dependent role 4. experiencing symptoms
The nurse is caring for an elderly client who is experiencing activity intolerance. The nurse plans which intervention for the client?
1. Pace care throughout the shift. 2. Complete all care in the morning. 3. Delegate care for the client. 4. Complete care at the end of the shift.