A patient who has developed postmenopausal osteoporosis will begin taking alendronate [Fosamax]. The nurse will teach this patient to take the drug:
A) at bedtime to minimize adverse effects.
B) for a maximum of 1 to 2 years.
C) while sitting upright with plenty of water.
D) with coffee or orange juice to increase absorption.
Answer: C) while sitting upright with plenty of water.
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a. rules and regulations c. health policies b. practice acts d. standards of care
The postpartum client states that she cannot understand why she does not enjoy being with her baby. The nurse should be concerned about:
1. Postpartum psychosis. 2. Postpartum infection. 3. Postpartum depression. 4. Postpartum blues.
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As the United States and Canada continue to become more culturally diverse, it is increasingly important for the nursing staff to recognize a wide range of varying cultural beliefs and practices
Nurses need to develop respect for these culturally diverse practices and learn to incorporate these into a mutually agreed on plan of care. Although it is common practice in the United States for the father of the baby to be present at the birth, in many societies this is not the case. When implementing care, the nurse would anticipate that a woman from which country would have the father of the baby in attendance? a. Mexico c. Iran b. China d. India