Which of the following is NOT part of the basic information a patient should be taught about her
medications?
A. Purpose of the medication
B. Interactions with other drugs
C. How to pay for the drugs.
D. Side effects
C
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A client with acquired immune deficiency syndrome has been hospitalized with suspected cryptosporidiosis. What physical assessment would be most consistent with this condition?
a. Auscultating the lungs b. Assessing mucous membranes c. Listening to bowel sounds d. Performing a neurologic examination
In which of the following cases is the ethical conflict between cost containment and quality care most obvious?
A) The termination of an incompetent aide who is the sole support of his family B) The conversion of a community playground into a senior citizen center C) An insurance company that denies reimbursement for dialysis of patients older than age 70 D) The decision to remove the feeding tube from a comatose patient
When suggesting dietary modifications for a client with gastrointestinal (GI) tract disorders, the nurse advises the client to limit high-fat foods and replace some dietary fat with medium-chain triglycerides
Why should the nurse encourage the client to use medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs)? A) To reduce symptoms of nausea C) To decrease the risk of aspiration B) To minimize the feeling of fullness D) To minimize diarrhea
The nurse is preparing to insert an oropharyngeal airway in an unresponsive client and should do which to ensure the airway is inserted correctly?
A. Using a tongue depressor, push the tongue to the side of the mouth when inserting the airway. B. Begin the procedure by inserting the airway upside down and then rotating it to the correct position. C. Position the airway in a downward position and then rotate it upward as it passes by the back of the throat. D. Refrain from taping the bottom of the airway to prevent esophageal injury when the client swallows.