What is the most important precaution to teach a patient who is prescribed a drug for insomnia?
a. "Avoid drinking fluids with caffeine before bedtime."
b. "Rinse your mouth frequently with water or saline."
c. "Avoid driving within 8 hours of taking this drug."
d. "Do not take this drug for more than 1 week."
ANS: C
You might also like to view...
The home health nurse is assisting a family to select a long-term care facility for an 80-year-old widow in good health who no longer drives, loves to play cards, can ambulate with a walker, and is oriented
Which facility would be the best selection for this patient? a. Subacute unit setting b. Long-term care facility (nursing home) c. Assisted living center d. Continuing care retirement center (CCRC)
Qualitative researchers agree that a meta-synthesis should cover all qualitative research about a particular phenomenon, regardless of the research tradition of the primary study
A) True B) False
The nurse is teaching a group of clients at a community center about prevention of skin cancer. Which of the following clients is most at risk for skin cancer?
1. An 80-year-old farmer who wears a cap when working 2. A 20-year-old lifeguard at the lake who wears sunscreen 3. A baby underneath a large beach umbrella 4. A teenager who wears a ski outfit when skiing
Identify the primary role that the SBAR system (Situa-tion-Background-Assessment-Recommendation) plays in the clinical setting
a. Establishes the physician as the primary and sole source of authority during codes b. Reduces confusion in the communication between nurse and physician in emergen-cies c. Aids nurses in independent practice when necessary d. Reduces the number of lawsuits asso-ciated with the care of critically ill clients