Which of the following is a problem typically addressed by an employee assistance program?
1. Obesity
2. Smoking
3. Alcohol abuse
4. Lack of exercise
ANS: 3
Employee assistance programs are designed to address personal problems such as marital/family issues, substances abuse, or financial difficulties.
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Cyclosporine is prescribed for a patient who had an organ transplant. The nurse will monitor the patient for which common adverse effect?
a. Nausea and vomiting b. Fever and tremors c. Agitation d. Hypertension
A nurse has made an error. She/he is concerned about what will happen when the mistake is brought to light. What information should be provided to the nurse?
1. "Errors are serious and will likely result in your termination.". 2. "Errors are human and there is no need to dwell on them.". 3. "I encourage nurses to avoid reporting small errors as this will just make a mountain out of a molehill.". 4. "Error reporting is a way to ultimately improve performance.".
When counseling a newly pregnant client at 8 weeks' gestation of twins, the nurse teaches the woman about the need for increased caloric intake. What would the nurse tell the woman that the minimum recommended intake should be?
1. 2500 kcal and 120 grams protein 2. 3000 kcal and 150 grams protein 3. 4000 kcal and 135 grams protein 4. 5000 kcal and 190 grams protein
A patient who has type 2 diabetes mellitus asks the nurse why the provider has changed the oral antidiabetic agent from tolbutamide (Orinase) to glipizide (Glucotrol). The nurse will explain that glipizide
a. has a longer duration of action. b. has fewer gastrointestinal side effects. c. may be taken on an as-needed basis. d. results in less hypoglycemic potential.