When giving an antitussive, the nurse remembers that they are used primarily for what reason?
a. to relieve nasal congestion
b. to thin secretions to ease removal of excessive secretions
c. to stop the cough reflex when the cough is nonproductive
d. to suppress productive and nonproductive coughs
Answer: c. to stop the cough reflex when the cough is nonproductive
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A 23-year-old woman has been referred to a fertility clinic after 1 year of attempting to become pregnant. Her diagnostic workup has resulted in a diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
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The nurse caring for a Navajo woman notices the client is often quiet when she is attempting to interact with her. What inferences can best be made about this behavior?
1. The client likely does not understand the nurse's attempts to engage her. 2. The client is demonstrating disapproval with the nurse through the use of silence. 3. The client is uneasy speaking with the nurse without the male head of her household. 4. The client is illustrating agreement with the nurse's actions by using silence.
How could changes in world population affect health?
a. Decreasing populations in third world countries frees up limited resources for the remaining population's needs. b. Feeding, immunizing, and providing clean water will become an overwhelming task. c. Massive population increases in some areas will lead to abundant health care in countries with smaller populations. d. More health care resources can be utilized fighting regional problems based on shifting population dynamics.