An older adult has a prescription for furosemide (Lasix) to be taken daily. What time of the day would the nurse instruct the client to take the medication?
A) With breakfast
B) With dinner
C) At bedtime
D) At least 2 hours before eating a meal
A
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In using nitrate products for coronary artery disease, the nurse instructs the patient about the benefits of taking nitrates using which of the following responses. (Select all that apply.)
1. Oxygen demands are reduced in the heart. 2. Small blood vessels are increased in the heart. 3. The inner heart has less oxygen supply. 4. Oral nitrates are changed in the liver to inactive products.
Which side effects are most common among women taking hormone replacement therapy for menopause?
a. Breast tenderness and fluid retention b. Increased vaginal dryness and constipation c. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea d. Skin itching and dark-colored urine
Betty is in her seventh month of pregnancy. She has been complaining of nasal congestion and occasional epistaxis. The nurse suspects that:
1. this is a normal respiratory change in pregnancy due to elevated levels of estrogen. 2. this is an abnormal cardiovascular change and the nosebleeds are an ominous sign. 3. Betty is a victim of domestic violence and is being hit in the face by her partner. 4. Betty has been using cocaine intranasally.
Proportion or dimensional analysis can be used to convert from one unit to another if there is a known
conversion factor. Indicate whether the statement is true or false