When designing a teaching plan for a patient taking disulfiram (Antabuse), a nurse should include an explanation on the importance of avoiding certain over-the-counter substances
With the appropriate instruction, which substance could the patient identify as being safe to use? a. Antacids
b. Mouthwash
c. Cough syrups
d. Cold medications
A
Substances that may potentially contain alcohol must be avoided. The use of antacids would be safe.
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A. Beginning puberty B. Midpoint of puberty C. Sexually immature D. Sexually mature
Which birth injuries should the nurse assess for if an infant was born with the use of a vacuum extractor? (Select all that apply.)
a. Torticollis b. Brachial palsy c. Fractured clavicle d. Cephalhematoma e. Subgaleal hemorrhage
What is the priority nursing diagnosis for the client with stress incontinence?
A. Chronic Pain B. Social Isolation C. Risk for Infection D. Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity
MC The nurse is aware that most of the students prefer the fried food choices in the school cafeteria and that the many of the students are considered overweight
by body mass index (BMI) standards. Strategies that the nurse can employ to ameliorate this concern include: (Select all that apply.) A.* Presenting programs to the students about nutrition and healthy choices. B.* Working with the food staff on menu planning and including healthier choices. C. Presenting programs to families at parent-teaching association (PTA) meetings about school nutrition. D. Assigning mandatory exercise programs to all students whose BMI's are considered overweight. E. Demanding that the food staff eliminate all fried foods.