A patient refused to take an ordered stool softener. What is the correct procedure to document the refused medication?
A) Circle the time and document a reason the medication was not given.
B) Circle the time and initial and document a reason the medication was refused.
C) Draw a line through the time and document a reason the medication was not given.
D) Draw a line through the time and initial and document a reason the medication was refused.
B
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a. Anemia d. Marfan syndrome b. Phenylketonuria e. Kernicterus c. Hyperbilirubinemia f. Personality disorder
Suicide attempts among adolescents MOST frequently occur in which of the following places?
a. school b. friend's house c. home d. hospital
When the 8-year-old complains of the rough edges of the cast cutting her fingers, the nurse should:
a. Tape adhesive over the fingers b. Shake a small amount of powder into the cast c. Soften the edge of the cast with warm oil and remold the cast d. Apply adhesive "petals" around the edge of the cast
At his wife's request, Gordon has presented to the therapist with his wife to begin couples therapy. In light of the fact that Gordon is profoundly reluctant to begin therapy, how can the therapist best put Gordon at ease about the process?
A) Articulate some of the tangible benefits that Gordon may experience. B) Remind Gordon that most men tend to be similarly afraid of their feelings. C) Present some of the consequences for his marriage if he does not participate in therapy. D) Create a reward system whereby Gordon receives a benefit for each therapy session he attends.