The nurse has provided education for a client prescribed the contraceptive Seasonale. Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the information?
A. "After I have taken 21 pills, I will not take pills for 7 days."
B. "I will remove the ring at the end of 3 weeks."
C. "After I have taken pills for 84 days, I will not take pills for 7 days."
D. "I will change the patch each week."
Answer: C
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An adolescent student visits the school nurse because of feeling nervous and shaky after drinking several cups of coffee and caffeinated soda throughout the day. Which statement should the nurse make to this student?
a. "Many adults drink more caffeine that that in a day." b. "Caffeine is a central nervous depressant and can cause you t o feel funny." c. "Caffeine is a form of drug and can cause serious health problems if overused." d. "You are probably not feeling well because you did not eat breakfast and have low blood sugar."
The physician has instructed the client to decrease her sodium intake. The client is upset because she's afraid the food will not taste good if she does. Which of the following should the nurse suggest to this client?
A) Use garlic salt, onion salt, or celery salt. B) Use smoked meat. C) Use soy substitutes instead of meat. D) Use herbs and spices to flavor the food.
The nurse will administer an intravenous medication to an adolescent patient. When preparing the adolescent for the IV insertion, which is an appropriate action by the nurse?
a. Allowing the patient to verbalize concerns about the procedure b. Covering the insertion site with a bandage after the procedure is completed c. Explaining any possible adverse drug reactions d. Reassuring the patient that only one body part will be used
A client is crying and grimacing but denies pain and refuses pain medication, because "my sibling is a drug addict and has ruined our lives." What is the priority intervention for this client?
a) Encourage expression of fears and past experiences. b) Provide accurate information about the use of pain medication. c) Explain that addiction is unlikely among acute care clients. d) Seek family assistance in resolving this problem.