You are asked by a patient in the clinic if she should purchase an expensive brand-name multivitamin because the cheaper vitamin is not as good. What would you say to this patient?
1. "Expensive is always better with any product you buy."
2. "All vitamins are the same over the counter."
3. "Costs and manufacturers' claims don't mean proven effectiveness."
4. "The cost is determined by the color and the amount of pills in the container."
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The costs for some products are high because of the claims made about their effectiveness, but not all such claims for vitamins and minerals have been proven.
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The family asks the nurse about the outcome of the patient's surgery. The nurse's best response is:
A) "The patient is still asleep in the postanesthesia care unit." B) "The patient will be coming to the floor and you will be able to see him. I am sure everything went well." C) "The patient is in pain and will be medicated after she returns. I will get a report from the doctor and tell you everything." D) "The physician will tell you about the patient and surgical procedure as soon as she is able."
A certified nurse?s aide (CNA) has been reported to the nurse manager for refusing to wash her hands between giving clients their morning care. Which of the following statements by the nurse manager would be the most effective?
1. ?Do you need a class on hand washing?? 2. ?Forgetting to wash your hands between clients can lead to spread of infection.? 3. ?Why do you refuse to wash your hands?? 4. ?If I hear of any more instances of your not washing your hands, I will write you up.?
The nurse would explain to a client with complaints of wheezing and chest tightness that wheezing occurs when
a. air is passing through a narrowed airway. b. air is trapped in the alveoli. c. an allergic reaction is taking place. d. sputum production is increased.
Prior to taking the NCLEX-PN examination, candidates sign a confidentiality clause. A candidate would be in violation of "terms of confidentiality" when doing which of the following?
a. The candidate asks the examination proctor a question. b. The candidate informs others that she has taken the exam. c. The candidate discusses the exam with his instructor. d. The candidate refrains from discussing the exam with others.