A nurse is providing patient education to a 42-year-old man who has been prescribed dextromethorphan (Robitussin). The patient is a crane operator for a local construction company
The nurse's assessment reveals that the patient is a smoker and has diabetes. The most important safety consideration while the nurse is designing a plan of care for this patient would be the fact that he is
A) a smoker.
B) 42 years of age.
C) a diabetic.
D) a crane operator.
D
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The 360-degree feedback tool can help the nurse evaluate performance. Some aspects of the 360-degree feedback evaluation tool include which of the following? Select all that apply
a. potentially provides a broader and more balanced assessment b. is time-consuming c. does not include patient interviews or assessments d. includes peer reviews
What is the best rationale to gather data about patients' use of herbal products?
1) The nurse practice act requires RNs to monitor all drug dosages. 2) Herbal products need to be evaluated for research purposes. 3) Patients' medication records must be kept accurate. 4) Many herbs are known to interact with medications.
As a manager in a new nursing home, where might you consult for guidance and evidence to support the development of safe patient practices?
a. Hospitals b. Business c. Industry d. Outpatient clinics
A patient took trifluoperazine 30 mg po daily for 3 years. The clinic nurse notes that the patient grimaces and constantly smacks both lips. The patient's neck and shoulders twist in a slow, snakelike motion. Which problem would the nurse suspect?
a. Agranulocytosis b. Tardive dyskinesia c. Tourette's syndrome d. Anticholinergic effects