An older client is prescribed the medication alendronate (Fosamax). Instructions to the client should include
A) taking the medication along with a calcium supplement at the same time.
B) taking the medication with breakfast.
C) remaining upright for 30 minutes after taking the medication.
D) taking the medication with 8 ounces of milk.
C
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a. decerebrate posturing. c. withdrawing from pain. b. localizing pain. d. decorticate posturing.
A postpartum woman overhears the nurse tell the obstetric clinician that she has a positive Homans sign and asks what it means. The nurse's best response is:
a. "You have pitting edema in your ankles." b. "You have deep tendon reflexes rated 2+." c. "You have calf pain when the nurse flexes your foot." d. "You have a ‘fleshy' odor to your vaginal drainage."
The nurse at the clinic asks the client about what brought him in to see the physician today. What is the purpose of asking the client about his primary health concern?
A) To discover what the client perceives as the health problem that needs treatment B) To triage the patient and determine if he really need to see the physician today C) To determine if the insurance company will pay for the visit D) To see if a prescription can be called in without having to see the physician
A patient newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes needs to learn how to give himself insulin
A nurse preparing to teach this patient how to administer an insulin injection must remember that one of the major variables that influences a patient's readiness to learn is what? A) Lifespan B) Gender C) Occupation D) Culture