The camp nurse reviews the "shopping list" of supplies needed for the upcoming camping season. What product is recommended to prevent and treat chronic impaction of cerumen?
a. Hydrogen peroxide
b. Rubbing alcohol
c. Charcoal
d. Salt solution
Answer: a. Hydrogen peroxide
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a. 22.9 mg b. 137.5 mg c. 15.6 mg d. 62.5 mg
While giving the history of a 10-year-old child, the parents admit to owning firearms. Which are appropriate safety measures for the nurse to suggest? Select all that apply
1. Using gun locks on all firearms in the house 2. Taking the child to a shooting range for lessons on how to use a gun properly 3. Storing the guns and ammunition in separate places 4. Keeping all the guns in a locked cabinet 5. Explaining the dangers of a gun to the child and telling her explicitly never to touch it
The wife of a 69-year-old gentleman with COPD is frustrated her husband won't eat enough. She has been trying to feed him frequent small meals but he says he isn't hungry
Which of the following suggestions can the nurse make to increase his protein intake? Select all that apply. A) Add skim milk to milk. B) Use mayonnaise in place of salad dressing. C) Add marshmallows to hot chocolate. D) Add chopped eggs to casseroles. E) Melt cheese on sandwiches, hot vegetables, and potatoes. F) Add honey to fruit.
An 82-year-old AD patient has a cold and complains of stuffiness and a runny nose. If the patient also takes a cholinesterase inhibitor, the nurse should remember to avoid using which type of drugs to relieve the cold symptoms?
1. Antihistamines 2. Nasal decongestants 3. Systemic decongestants 4. Saline nasal sprays