A pt diagnosed with TB agrees to take the medication as instructed and to complete the therapy. When does the nurse tell the pt is the best time to take the medication?
a. Before breakfast
b. After breakfast
c. Midday
d. Bedtime
Answer: d. Bedtime
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A patient who has a diagnosis of peptic ulcer disease has begun taking sucralfate (Carafate). The nurse should caution the patient against the concurrent use of
A) antacids. B) NSAIDs. C) acetaminophen. D) probiotics.
A patient at risk of developing deep vein thrombosis has been prescribed warfarin sodium (Coumadin) to be taken daily. The patient also complains of occasional pain to the legs. The nurse should instruct the patient to:
A) Monitor blood pressure weekly. B) Observe for signs and symptoms of infection. C) Report for regular blood studies of international normalized ratio (INR) levels. D) Use aspirin for the pain.
A nurse is creating a care plan for a patient with acute pancreatitis. The care plan includes reduced activity. What rationale for this intervention should be cited in the care plan?
A) Bed rest reduces the patient's metabolism and reduces the risk of metabolic acidosis. B) Reduced activity protects the physical integrity of pancreatic cells. C) Bed rest lowers the metabolic rate and reduces enzyme production. D) Inactivity reduces caloric need and gastrointestinal motility.
The nurse is teaching a parent of a 10-year-old child who will be discharged with a venous access device (VAD). What statement by the parent indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?
a. "I should have my child wear a protective vest when my child wants to participate in contact sports." b. "I should apply pressure to the entry site to the vein, not the exit site, if the VAD is accidentally removed." c. "I can expect my child to have feelings of general malaise for 1 week after the VAD is inserted." d. "I should give my child a sponge bath for the first 2 weeks after the VAD is inserted; then I can allow my child to take a bath."