An important component in medication administration is to assess the client for drug allergies
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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An 88-year-old patient with heart failure has progressed to Stage D and is hospitalized for the third time in a month. The nurse will expect to discuss which topic with the patient's family?
a. Antidysrhythmic medications b. End-of-life care c. Heart transplantation d. Implantable mechanical assist devices
The clinical coordinator expects the position description of the new wound care specialist to change nurses' responsibilities in caring for clients with skin integrity problems
The best approach to address this need for change, yet to have the best outcomes for clients, staff nurses, and the organization, is to: a. Select one of the change models. b. Use Lewin's model and principles of change. c. Apply both planned and complexity theory approaches. d. Form a task force of nursing staff and wound care specialists.
In order to protect a toddler from choking or suffocation, the nurse reminds the parents to:
a. Store small objects in a box in the playpen b. Ensure that crib slats are more than 2 inches apart c. Lift the child immediately out of the crib if vomiting d. Avoid clothes with drawstrings or cords around the neck
The client has glaucoma. Which assessment finding indicates to the nurse that a client's medical regimen could have contributed to onset of glaucoma?
1. Taking a beta blocker to treat hypertension 2. Occasional use of antihistamines for allergies 3. Taking glucocorticoids to treat arthritis 4. Regular use of an antidepressant drug