K.B. asks, "Why do I need a prescription for vitamins? I can just take something on sale at the
drugstore, right?" How do you respond?
What will be an ideal response?
It might be tempting to take an over-the-counter (OTC) vitamin preparation, but the Nephrocaps and
other similar preparations are made specifically for patients who have impaired renal function. OTC
vitamin preparations might contain items that are dangerous for a patient in renal failure.
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A. the skin B. the vagina C. the rectum D. the ear
A patient has a venous ulcer. Your care should include:
a. Keeping the person's linens dry and wrin-kle-free b. Massaging pressure points and reddened areas c. Rubbing the person's skin after bathing d. Keeping the person's heels on the bed
A child with who has __________ should not use pediculicide shampoos
1. Asthma 2. Cystic fibrosis 3. Latex allergies 3. Neurological disorders
Some of the nurses at the health care facility have organized a strike due to perceived unfair labor practices. Which of the following statements reflect typical feelings about strikes by the nurses who have chosen not to participate in the strike?
Select all that apply. 1. "I bet our client fall rates will go up again." 2. "They're going to enforce mandatory overtime." 3. "At least we have guidelines for nurse-to-client ratios. They won't give us more clients than we can handle." 4. "It won't take long to hire and train the new crop of nurses." 5. "I don't know how we're going to get all of the required client care completed during the strike."