The nurse teaching a client taking disulfiram (Antabuse) should focus on
a. abstaining from alcohol ingestion.
b. daily exercise.
c. emotional support for the family.
d. skin care.
A
Instruct the client taking disulfiram not to ingest any alcohol or use any products containing al-cohol for 12 hours before taking Antabuse, while taking Antabuse, and for at least 14 days after discontinuing Antabuse.
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a. The person's neighborhood b. A body part c. The whole body d. Normal flora
The nurse is teaching the patient about lifestyle modifications to help manage the patient's hypertension. The nurse determines that teaching has been effective when the patient makes which statement?
1. "I need to get started on my medications right away." 2. "My father had hypertension, did nothing, and lived to be 90-years-old." 3. "I know I need to give up my cigarettes and alcohol." 4. "I won't be able to run in the marathon race anymore."
Which statement, made by a newly promoted nurse manager, indicates good understanding of full-time equivalents (FTE) as a component of the unit budget? Select all that apply
1. An FTE is equal to 2,080 hours per year. 2. FTE is different from worked FTE. 3. FTEs can be used to measure a nurse's productivity. 4. FTEs are a measure of effectiveness. 5. FTE is a count of the people working on the unit at any specific time.
Prior to reconstitution, the dry powder should be to be stored between ________ and ________ degrees Fahrenheit.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).