The nurse would explain to a client that effective treatments for severe pruritus include (Select all that apply)
a. oral corticosteroids.
b. sealing emollients.
c. tricyclic antidepressants.
d. topical antihistamines.
e. topical corticosteroids.
B, C
Sealing emollients, applied immediately after a warm bath or soak, can be used with or without other topical medications. Tricyclic antidepressants can be used as they have a high binding capacity for H1 receptors and are especially useful in clients who would benefit from both the antidepressant and the antihistaminic effect.
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The nurse knows that a urinary catheter is added to the instrument table if a forceps-assisted birth is anticipated. What is the correct rationale for this intervention?
a. Spontaneous release of urine might contaminate the sterile field. b. An empty bladder provides more room in the pelvis. c. A sterile urine specimen is needed preoperatively. d. A Foley catheter prevents the membranes from spontaneously rupturing.
Sadie is a 90-year-old patient who requires a new prescription. What changes in drug distribution with aging would influence prescribing for Sadie?
1. Increased volume of distribution 2. Decreased lipid solubility 3. Decreased plasma proteins 4. Increased muscle-to-fat ratio
An individual viewed physical and mental illness as interrelated, resulting from physical condi-tions. Which of the following best describes the era in which this individual lived?
a. Ancient times b. Middle Ages c. Colonial d. Greco-Roman
The nurse reviews the logic model and formal evaluation plan of a grant proposal on a community rabies program. Which requirements should be included in the plan to support accountability? (Select all that apply.)
A) Regular communication about funds that were not used B) Details of program activities C) Report of areas where there is no progress toward program goals D) Proof that the program can be reproduced effectively in other settings E) Explanation of how the program will be funded after grant funding expires