It is important for the parents of a child who has had a severe allergic reaction to either peanuts or tree nuts to talk to their health care provider about whether the child should have medication available at school in case of an unanticipated
exposure to nuts. Epinephrine is now available and easy to use in a device known as the ____________. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
EpiPen
The EpiPen is an auto-inject that can be given through the child's clothing. After the
injection is given, the pen should be held in place for 10 seconds so that all medication can
be delivered.
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In preparation for the process of searching for a new job, a nurse has begun to update his career portfolio. What materials should the nurse include in his or her career portfolio? (Select all that apply)
A) Commendations from his or her close friends and family members B) His or her résumé C) Evidence of continuing education activities D) Letters of reference from previous employers E) A list of his or her nursing-related activities
When administering and monitoring medications given to clients for psychiatric disorders, the nurse should anticipate:
a. Most of these clients are too ill to take their medication without assistance. b. Compliance issues are common in these clients. c. The need to teach the client that all side effects resolve with time. d. Most of these clients do not have support systems.
A client with major depressive disorder is admitted to a hospital. The client refuses to take medication and states the right to refuse it. Under which circumstance would a registered nurse have the right to medicate the client against his will?
A) If the client's physician refuses to treat the client if the client does not take the prescribed medication B) If the client demands attention from the nurse constantly by begging, "Help me get better." C) If the client physically attacks another client after being confronted in a group therapy session D) If the client refuses to bathe or perform hygiene activities
What strategies are used to establish the credibility of qualitative research findings?
a. sample validation, persistent observation, memoing, and peer debriefing. b. persistent observation, peer debriefing, referential adequacy, and member checks. c. snowball sampling, referential adequacy, persistent observation, and repeat interviewing. d. persistent observation, bracketing, member checks, and peer debriefing.