A client is being discharged to home with enoxaparin for short-term therapy. What should the nurse explain to the family about the medication action?
1. Relieves joint pain
2. Dissolves urinary calculi
3. Stops progression of multiple sclerosis
4. Reduces the risk of deep vein thrombosis
Ans: 4. Reduces the risk of deep vein thrombosis
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Which of the following is an effective communication technique that should be included in the teaching plan for the family members of a woman in whom Alzheimer's disease has been diagnosed recently?
a. Use simple, familiar words, along with short and simple sentences. b. If the client tends to pace a lot, be sure to encourage her to sit during interactions. c. If she doesn't understand the communication, change key words. d. Use hand gestures when speaking to try to explain what is being said.
The nurse is preparing to perform a well child examination on a 3-year-old child. The child is clinging to his mother and screaming. Which of the following measures would most allay his fears?
a. Allow him to stay on the exam table with his mother in the room. b. Suggest that the mother reschedule the exam. c. Allow the mother to hold him on her lap during the exam. d. Use distraction techniques such as talking about a favorite television character.
Chemotherapeutic agents are classified according to what feature?
a. Side effects b. Effectiveness c. Mechanism of action d. Route of administration
Nearly 15% of clients admitted for a physical illness may meet the criteria for major depressive disorder
Indicate whether the statement is true or false