After taking penicillamine for 4 weeks, a patient has not noticed any improvement. She should be told that:
1. therapeutic effects may not be seen for several more weeks.
2. she may not be taking a high enough dosage.
3. she should be switched to another drug.
4. she should take other antiarthritis medications at the same time to help in control-ling the symptoms.
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The therapeutic effects may not be seen for 3 to 6 months.
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The nurse observes an elderly client teaching an adolescent how to crochet a pot holder. The nurse evaluates this behavior as evidence of resolution of Erickson's developmental stage of what?
A) Trust vs. mistrust B) Initiative vs. guilt C) Industry vs. inferiority D) Generativity vs. stagnation
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When reviewing the long-established, inaccurate nursing stereotypes, which one would most likely apply?
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