Instructions to a client regarding self-administration of oral enteric-coated tablets should include which of the following statements?
1. "Avoid any other oral medicines while taking this drug."
2. "If swallowing this tablet is difficult, dissolve it in 3 ounces of orange juice."
3. "The tablet may be crushed if you have any difficulty taking it."
4. "To achieve best effect, take the tablet with at least 8 ounces of fluid."
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A) View of patient as disease or in terms of technology B) Critical illness has a high expectation of death C) Constant family presence at the bedside D) Multidisciplinary management of patient
What action would the nurse take to improve sensitivity to others' health-illness attitudes and behaviors?
A. Study individual health-illness attitudes and behaviors. B. Talk to patients of different cultures. C. Attend a seminar on cultural diversity. D. Spend time with people of different cultures.
Compliance with prescribed medications must be monitored frequently and safeguards put in place to prevent or reduce the risk of
1. deceit. 2. suicide. 3. homicide. 4. manipulation.
The nurse is concluding actions taken when using evidence-based practice approaches to plan a patient's care. What should the nurse do to ensure that the planned care is of the highest quality?
1. Incorporate patient preferences and values 2. Transcribe the plan of care into the Kardex 3. Ask the manager to review the final plan of care 4. Discuss the plan of care with the healthcare provider