Which precautions are important to teach a patient who is taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to reduce menopausal discomfort? (select all that apply)
a. Use oral contraceptives.
b. Avoid cigarette smoking.
c. Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages.
d. Obtain a yearly influenza vaccination.
e. Perform monthly breast self-examinations.
f. Go to the hospital immediately if chest pains or symptoms of a stroke occur.
ANS: B, E, F
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a. Provision of appropriate and effective care b. Elimination of access barriers c. Reduction of unjustified geographic varia-tion in care d. Application of managed care to all citizens
Which information will the nurse monitor in order to determine the effectiveness of prescribed calcium carbonate (Caltrate) for a patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
a. Blood pressure b. Phosphate level c. Neurologic status d. Creatinine clearance
When teaching students about family recovery after diagnosis of a mental illness, the nursing instructor knows to include that Stage 1 is one of:
A) Recognition and denial. B) Coping and recognition. C) Acceptance and coping. D) Discovery and denial.
When assessing a community, the nurse identifies which factor as a community characteristic for violence?
a. Lack of family cohesion b. High crime rate c. Social isolation d. Substance abuse