A patient is receiving doxycycline for malaria prophylaxis. When the nurse teaches about its administration, it is important to include that the medication:
a. should be started 2 days before traveling to an area where malaria could be contracted.
b. must be terminated 2 days after leaving an area where malaria could be contracted.
c. is used for acute attacks only.
d. must be taken twice daily for 14 days.
a
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The nurse consistently applies guidelines for safe administration of medications during patient care. This practice is an example of the application of what ethical principle?
A) Justice B) Veracity C) Beneficence D) Paternalism
A patient asks the nurse what causes a cold. The nurse would tell the patient that the common cold is most often caused by which type of microorganism?
A) Gram-positive bacteria B) Gram-negative bacteria C) Virus D) Fungus
The nurse is assisting a mother to feed her newborn. The newborn has been crying. The nurse suggests that prior to feeding, the mother should:
1. Offer a pacifier. 2. Burp the newborn. 3. Unwrap the newborn. 4. Stroke the newborn's spine and feet.
The nurse in a community health clinic is aware of the significant problems with nutrition in the older adult population. What percentage of older adults living on their own consume fewer than 1,000 calories per day?
A) 8% B) 16% C) 24% D) 32%