A patient, who is postmenopausal, is scheduled to begin taking alendronate [Fosamax] to prevent osteoporosis. Which instruction should the nurse give the patient?
A. "It will be normal to experience some heartburn."
B. "Take the medication with orange juice or coffee."
C. "After taking the medication, sit or stand for 30 minutes."
D. "For the best absorption, take the drug while eating a meal."
Answer: C. "After taking the medication, sit or stand for 30 minutes."
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Before the health care provider performs an external version, the nurse should expect an order for a:
a. Foley catheter. b. tocolytic drug. c. local anesthetic. d. contraction stress test (CST).
Which statement made by the UAP is best in understanding the teaching from the nurse?
A. "I will clean the site after applying the sensor." B. "I will move the adhesive toe or finger sensor once a shift." C. "I will remove any fingernail polish when using a pulse oximeter." D. "I will use the side of the finger rather than perpendicular to the nail bed."
The nurse is caring for a patient who requires a complex dressing change. While in the patient's room, the nurse decides to change the dressing. Which action will the nurse take just before changing the dressing?
a. Gathers and organizes needed supplies b. Decides on goals and outcomes for the patient c. Assesses the patient's readiness for the procedure d. Calls for assistance from another nursing staff member
When doing abdominal thrusts, pressing on the patient's ribs with your forearms could cause serious injury to the internal structures, including the liver.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)