A client reports taking a dietary supplement that is considered "natural." What should the nurse include when responding to this client?
a. Only organic substances are used
b. The ingredients in the product are not processed
c. The active ingredients are found naturally in the environment
d. The product is not proven to be safe or without harmful effects
d. The product is not proven to be safe or without harmful effects
The claim that products are made of all-natural ingredients does not mean that they are safe or have no harmful side effects. Most ingredients have been processed during manufacturing. All natural does not mean that they are sold in the same form that they are found in the environment or that only organic substances are included.
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a. Fewer T-lymphocytes b. Less lean muscle mass c. Decreased thyroid function d. Decreased physical activity e. Left ventricular hypertrophy f. Decreased insulin sensitivity
A lawsuit has been filed against the hospital for terminating an employee for excessive tardiness and absenteeism. The defendant's attorney has contacted nurses who worked with this employee to testify in the case
Which statements would best support the defendant's case? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "I didn't work the same shift." 2. "The employee called in sick on several consecutive Fridays." 3. "She often asked me to cover for her while she took her kids to school." 4. "She was never late or absent during the 6 months I worked with her." 5. "Her absences affected the work flow on our unit."
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a. review your pediatric text that you used in nursing school in order to memorize immunization schedules b. obtain a current printed copy of the recommended childhood immunization schedule as approved by the American Academy of Pediatrics and others c. study the policy and procedure manuals of the pediatric clinic there you work to ascertain the immunization schedules of the clinic d. contact the local school district to ascertain which immunizations are required
A 3yo child is admitted with a low neutrophil count 10 days after chemo for ALL. Which roommate selection would be the most appropriate?
a. 3yo w/ bronchiolitis b. 5yo w/ fractured femur c. 4yo w/ strep infection d. 3yo w/ hx of diarrhea