A patient is admitted to the hospital for complaints of drowsiness and nausea after taking an over-the-counter medication for seasonal allergies. You explain to the patient that this could be which kind of problem
1. Adverse effect
2. Desired action
3. Side effect
4. Paradoxical response
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Adverse reactions, or adverse effects, usually imply more severe symptoms or problems that de-velop because of the drug.
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The school nurse suspects that a child has been abused after observing several bruises. What action should the nurse take next?
a. The nurse should contact protective services as a mandatory reporter. b. The nurse should contact the classroom teacher to collect additional information. c. The nurse should not contact anyone and keep the information private. d. The nurse should contact the family for an explanation of the child's bruises.
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You are caring for a patient has just been given a 6-month prognosis. The patient states that he would like to die at home. The patient's care needs are unable to be met in a home environment. What might you suggest as an alternative?
A) Discuss a referral for rehabilitation hospital B) Panel the patient for a personal care home C) Discuss a referral for acute care D) Discuss a referral for hospice care
The Institute of Medicine report The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health highlights the value that nurses bring to healthcare in which of the following ways?
A. Prevention of illness B. Managing chronic illnesses C. Direct interfaces with patients along the continuum of care D. All of the above