She asks you which method you would pick. What do you tell her?
What will be an ideal response?
This is her decision, so it is important she find the right fit for her lifestyle, medical profile, and
preferences. Ask her questions such as, "What attributes in a contraceptive are most important to
you?" "What side effects could you tolerate, and which would you not want?" and "What role does
your partner want to play in preventing pregnancy?" These open-ended questions might help her
clarify her choices.
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The nurse is planning to teach parents about prevention of Reye's syndrome. What information would the nurse include in this teaching?
a. Use aspirin instead of acetaminophen for children with viral illness. b. Advise parents to have their children immunized against Reye's syndrome. c. Avoid giving salicylate-containing medications to a child who has viral symptoms. d. Get the child tested for Reye's syndrome if the child exhibits fever, vomiting, and lethargy.
Which statement is true about the physiologic effects of pain in labor?
a. It usually results in a more rapid labor. b. It is considered to be a normal occurrence. c. It may result in decreased placental perfusion. d. It has no effect on the outcome of labor.
The nurse should assess the patient for the use of herbal and botanical supplements. What botanical medication is used to treat mild depression?
A) Echinacea B) Ginkgo biloba C) St. John's wort D) Green tea
Compute the amount of medication that will be given to administer one dose of the following orders using the dimensional analysis method to obtain your answers. Assume all tablets are scored, when necessary. Round all parenteral administration orders that are over 1 mL to one decimal place. Round all parenteral administration orders under 1 mL to two decimal places. Do not include zeros at the
end of decimal numbers. ? The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors. Order: phenobarbital 45 mg p.o. t.i.d. Supply: phenobarbital 15 mg tablets Give: __________ tablets Fill in the blank(s) with correct word