Which important points should the nurse teach a patient about using herbal preparations? Select all that apply
a. Check active and inactive ingredients.
b. Discontinue use if side effects or adverse effects occur.
c. Buying from online sources is preferable and cheaper.
d. Avoid herbals during pregnancy and breast-feeding.
e. Inform your health care provider about the use of herbals.
A, B, D, E
All of the instructions are correct except the one regarding purchase of herbals. Internet purchasing of herbals might not be the best plan unless the reputation of the firm can be confirmed.
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When responding to the family, which statements regarding the expected clinical manifestations of impending death will the nurse include? Select all that apply. 1. "Your mother's jaw may sag." 2. "Your mother may have difficulty speaking." 3. "Your mother may have trouble swallowing." 4. "Your mother may feel hot to the touch." 5. "Your mother may begin to breathe only through her nose."
The nurse is percussing over the client's symphysis pubis area and notes a dull tone. The nurse understands that this represents which of the following?
1. The right kidney 2. A full bladder 3. A bladder tumor 4. Air trapped in the intestines
A nurse has created the program objective "to decrease the incidence of early childhood disease in Center County by 10% to 25% by providing immunization clinics in all schools before August and December 2007."
Which of the following describes the operational indicator? a. Decrease b. Promoting immunization clinics c. 10% to 25% d. Before August and December 2007
A number of trends have been identified that impact communication, especially health care communication. Which of the following is not one of these identified trends?
a. increasing diversity b. aging population c. more nurses d. technology