When taking OTC drugs, there are restrictions with regard to
A. the disorder for which the drugs are taken
B. the dosage level that can be taken
C. the number of refills that can be purchased
D. none of the above
Answer: D. none of the above
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A) Use closed-ended questions that do not restrict the child's or parent's answers. B) Allow the focus to change without redirecting the conversation. C) Restate the child's and parents comments in your own words. D) Paraphrase the child's or parent's feelings to demonstrate empathy.
The nurse is caring for several acutely ill clients during the shift. Which of the following is an example of the nurse practicing the professional criteria of autonomy?
A) Communicating with peers when help is needed B) Deciding to prioritize care according to client needs C) Delivering medications and prescribed treatments in a timely manner D) Complaining to the supervisor about high acuity level and staff-to-client ratio
The nurse teaches a patient with chronic bronchitis about a new prescription for Advair Diskus (combined fluticasone and salmeterol)
Which action by the patient would indicate to the nurse that teaching about medication administration has been successful? a. The patient shakes the device before use. b. The patient attaches a spacer to the Diskus. c. The patient rapidly inhales the medication. d. The patient performs huff coughing after inhalation.
The nurse is caring for a male patient with functional incontinence. What action should the nurse take to help prevent incontinence?
a. Teach the patient how to do Kegel exercises. b. Ensure that the patient has ready access to the urinal. c. Teach the patient to increase the time between voiding. d. Give the patient cranberry juice to keep the urine acidic.