A 75-year-old client is prescribed a sustained-release analgesic preparation for control of chronic pain as a result of cancer. In reviewing the administration of this medication the nurse educates the client to
A) never crush or chew the medication.
B) double the dose if the medication suddenly becomes ineffective.
C) expect the pain medication to remain stable in its effectiveness over time.
D) take the medication only as needed to avoid addiction.
A
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The nurse administers fludrocortisone (Florinef) to a patient diagnosed with salt-losing adrenogenital syndrome and then assesses for what therapeutic action?
A) Development of hypokalemia and elevated serum glucose level B) An increase in sodium and water reabsorption and potassium excretion C) Headache, edema, weakness, arrhythmias, and hypertension D) Sodium and water depletion along with potassium retention
Community health nurses must make a commitment to gain knowledge about health beliefs and health practices that can be used in the delivery of culturally competent health care to at-risk populations
This knowledge is associated with which sector of Kleinman's model? A) Cultural health system B) Folk C) Popular D) Professional
Which steps must take place to improve the U.S. healthcare system, according to Porter? (Select all that apply.)
A) Measurement and dissemination of health outcomes must be shared. B) The existing system of delivery of prevention, wellness, screening, and routine health maintenance services must be preserved. C) Care delivery must be reorganized around the availability of physicians. D) Providers must compete for nurses on the basis of the quality of the care provided. E) Clients' involvement in their health must improve and incentives for client involvement should be considered.
The nurse is reviewing some medication administration orders for her clients. Which drug administration abbreviations are matched correctly with their definitions? (Select all that apply.)
1. hs—hour of sleep/bedtime 2. ac—after meals; after eating 3. prn—when needed/necessary 4. qid—three times per day 5. pc—before meals