What nursing intervention would be the 1st priority to prevent constipation in an immobile pt?
a. Administration of a soap suds enema
b. Decreased dietary fiber consumption
c. Narcotic analgesic pain relief use
d. Increased daily oral fluid intake
d. Increased daily oral fluid intake
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The nurse who assesses a patient previously diagnosed as having paranoid personality disorder is most likely to describe the patient as:
a. superficially charming. b. intense and impulsive. c. guarded and distant. d. friendly and open.
The patient reports to her nurse that she has experienced a significant reduction in her energy level. What neurotransmitter might the nurse suspect is involved in this change?
1. GABA 2. Dopamine 3. Serotonin 4. Norepinephrine
The underinsured patient ends up with a substantial amount of money due for payment after the insurance carrier has paid. Identify a practice change that is a legal requirement that has been affected by the high copayment and deductible plans
a. Offering to accept the insurance payment as payment in full for the needy b. Writing off copayment and deductible as a professional courtesy c. Offering a discount to the standard office fee to insurance patients d. Notifying all patients that copayments will be collected prior to services
Colchicine is prescribed for its.
A. anti-pyretic properties B. analgesic properties C. anti-inflammatory properties D. anti-platelet aggregating properties