Some herbs and nutritional supplements react negatively with other medications and foods
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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A woman presents to the family practice clinic complaining of abdominal pain, pain during ovulation, and heavy periods. What action by the nurse is best?
A. Facilitate a vaginal ultrasound. B. Obtain consent for a laparoscopy. C. Prepare the woman for a pelvic exam. D. Provide education on ibuprofen (Motrin).
A nurse inadvertently partially dislodges a PICC line when changing the dressing. What would be the appropriate intervention in this situation?
A) Swab the line with sterile saline and gently reinsert the line. B) Sedate the client, remove the PICC line, and then notify the physician. C) Set up a sonogram for the client to determine the end point of the line. D) Reapply the dressing and notify the physician for further instructions.
The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a client who will be taking penicillin G. The client tells the nurse she is also taking birth control pills. What is the nurse's best response?
1. "You may continue taking the birth control pills as the only means of contraception." 2. "If you feel you do not need to take the antibiotic, you don't need to." 3. "You do not need to take your birth control pills while taking this medication." 4. "You will need to use another form of contraception while taking the antibiotic and for at least 1 month after you finish treatment."
What factors indicate that parents should seek genetic counseling for their child (Select all that apply)?
a. Abnormal newborn screen b. Family history of a hereditary disease c. History of hypertension in the family d. Severe colic as an infant e. Metabolic disorder