Which of the following over-the-counter skin preparations should the nurse instruct the elderly to use with caution?
A) superfatted soaps
B) emollients that keep the skin moist
C) steroid-based ointments and creams
D) sunblock
C
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Before inserting a nasogastric tube, what measurement should the nurse take?
a. Tip of the nose to the earlobe to the xiphoid process b. Bridge of the nose to the xiphoid process c. Nose to the top of the ear to the stomach d. Clavicular notch to the stomach
Anabolic steroids are rated with which of the following pregnancy categories?
a. A b. B c. D d. X
The nurse is interested in learning how to become a disaster relief nurse. What should the nurse consider prior to joining the Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) program?
1. The nurse must be licensed to practice nursing in the state of the disaster. 2. The nurse must provide and pay for his or her own personal gear, including a sleeping bag. 3. The nurse must be willing to be a volunteer, as the positions are unpaid. 4. The nurse must be willing to pay for his or her own travel to the disaster region.
A 17-year-old male athlete comes to the clinic for a sports screening examination. He tells the nurse that he "parties" every weekend. What is the most appropriate topic for patient teaching with this patient?
A) Safe sex practices B) Nutrition for athletes C) Physiologic changes in adolescence D) Drinking and driving