The following is true about the medication acarbose (Precose) except:
1. It should be taken on an empty stomach.
2. It is usually given in three doses per day.
3. Ninety-eight percent of the drug is not absorbed.
4. Two percent of the drug is excreted by the kidneys.
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A) Try to forget the fluid line is in place. B) Lie on the back to allow optimal flow. C) Not to get out of bed once the needle is in place. D) Lie perfectly still so as not to dislodge the needle.
The client complains of burning along the vein in which a medicated IV is infusing. Upon assessment, the nurse finds the IV site is slightly reddened but not warmer than the surrounding skin, and is without swelling
What action should be taken by the nurse? A) Discontinue the IV and place a warm pack on the area. B) Place a cool pack over the IV site and vein. C) Slow the IV infusion and reassess the area in 15 minutes. D) Call the physician for direction.
What explanation should the nurse give to a parent of a child with asthma about using a peak flowmeter?
a. It is used to monitor the child's breathing capacity. b. It measures the child's lung volume. c. It will help the medication reach the child's airways. d. It measures the amount of air the child breathes in.
When providing care for a family who has a child with a disability, who would most likely to report high levels of stress, anxiety, and depression?
a. Mother b. Father c. Teacher d. Home health nurse