Stimuli are changes in the external or internal environment that are strong enough to cause a response
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a. leukemia. b. iron deficiency anemia. c. sickle cell anemia. d. polycythemia.
An LPN decides to do some research on models for political action and how nurses can be utilized more in the process
Which of the following is a quality of agenda development and policy formation according to the Kingdon Model for Political Processes as described in the text? A) Dynamic B) Linear C) Sequential D) Changing
A nurse admits a client diagnosed with pneumonia. The client has a history of chronic renal insufficiency, and the health care provider orders furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg twice a day. What is most important to include in the teaching plan for this client?
a. That the medication will have to be monitored very carefully owing to the client's diagnosis of pneumonia. b. The fact that Lasix has been proven to decrease symptoms with pneumonia. c. The fact that Lasix has shown efficacy in treating persons with renal insufficiency. d. That the medication will need to be given at a higher than normal dose owing to the client's medical problems.
The nurse is assisting with discharging a patient with myasthenia gravis after hospitalization for severe respiratory distress. Which patient statement indicates that the nurse's discharge teaching has been effective?
a. "If I develop muscle cramping, I can take quinine as needed." b. "I have to take my Prostigmin exactly as prescribed without skipping a dose." c. "I know I should take my Prostigmin as needed, whenever I feel short of breath." d. "I will take my anticholinergic medication to prevent developing respiratory distress again."