Which factor(s) place(s) the patient at risk for constipation? Choose all that apply
1) Sedentary lifestyle
2) High-dose calcium therapy
3) Lactose intolerance
4) Consuming spicy foods
ANS: 1, 2
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A patient who has ongoing pain issues has been prescribed meperidine (Demerol) IM. How should the nurse best administer this medication?
A) Into the patient's vascular space using a large-gauge needle B) Into the patient shoulder muscle using a small-gauge needle C) Into the patient's buttocks using a small- to medium-gauge needle. D) Into the patient's thigh using a large-gauge needle.
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a respiratory condition for which drug therapy has been prescribed. Which of the following would the nurse need to address when developing appropriate expected outcomes related to the drug therapy?
A) Amount of time the patient will take to recover fully B) Amount of drugs the patient will require during the treatment C) Possible adverse reactions that could occur during the therapy D) Maximum level of wellness reasonably attainable for the patient
The maintenance of good, thorough documentation and a decision trail is especially critical in which of the following?
A) Member checks B) Stepwise replications C) Negative case analysis D) Inquiry audits
What type of insulin is Lente and NPH?
A. Rapid-acting B. Intermediate-acting C. Short-acting D. Long-acting