A patient has been prescribed an acetic acid for rheumatoid arthritis. The patient tells the nurse that this medication costs too much and she wants to take aspirin
The nurse will explain to the patient that the advantage of taking an acetic acid is
A) its twice-a-day dosing schedule.
B) its easy availability.
C) its lesser risk of adverse effects.
D) its greater potential for therapeutic effects .
A
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When providing a health promotion presentation to a group of seniors, how often should you instruct the senior group to obtain influenza vaccines?
A) One time only B) Every 10 years C) Two times per year D) Yearly
Your supervisor gives you a new project. You are informed that you have exactly 1 week to complete it and are handed an outline of what the final project should resemble. According to path-goal theory, which behavior best describes your supervisor?
a. Supportive b. Directive c. Participative d. Achievement oriented
A client in chronic renal failure can have total body edema called anasarca. What is an appropriate nursing diagnosis related to anasarca?
a. Risk for falls b. Ineffective coping c. Risk for altered skin integrity d. Altered nutrition: more than body requirements
The nurse is admitting a patient who is a member of the Seventh Day Adventist religion. The physician has written an order for specific tests to be done the next day, which is Saturday. The nurse should
a. Discuss the patient's beliefs about the Sabbath. b. Order the tests without questioning. c. Inform the physician that the tests cannot be performed. d. Reorder the tests for Sunday.