The nurse is preparing to provide education for a client prescribed carbidopa (Sinemet). Which information should the nurse include?
A. Avoid drinking caffeinated beverages.
B. Take the medication with meals.
C. Take the medication on an empty stomach.
D. Take the medication with a protein food.
Answer: C
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The home health nurse is making an initial home visit to a 76-year-old widower. The patient takes multiple medications for the treatment of varied chronic health problems. The patient states that he has also begun taking some herbal remedies
What should the nurse be sure to include in the patient's teaching? A) Herbal remedies are consistent with holistic health care. B) Herbal remedies are often cheaper than prescribed medication. C) It is safest to avoid the use of herbal remedies. D) There is a need to inform his physician and pharmacist about the herbal remedies.
A pregnant client with a history of drug use refuses testing for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), despite the recommendation of her nurse-midwife. Which actions by the nurse are appropriate in this situation?
Select all that apply. A) Refuse to treat the client. B) Do the testing anyway. C) Re-emphasize the importance of HIV testing. D) Offer counseling. E) Throughout the pregnancy, encourage the client to reconsider the decision not to be tested.
Which of the following statements are accurate when describing responsibility and accountability (select all that apply)?
a. The assignment of responsibility assumes accountability. b. A manager is assigned responsibility by a subordinate. c. Accountability is the liability for task performance. d. The assignment of responsibility and the granting of authority create accountability. e. Accountability flows upward or outward.
The nurse is reviewing the patient's prescribed insulin regimen. The nurse notes that the physician has ordered a long-lasting insulin. Which medication will best meet this criteria?
a. Lantus b. NovoLog c. Humalog d. Regular