A client who has been undergoing treatment for chronic back pain has been considering complementary and alternative therapies to manage the pain. The nurse has assessed the client's needs about the more commonly used methods
The use of available methods has been discussed with the client. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the need for further instruction?
A) " Glucosamine sulfate is a dietary supplement."
B) "I may have some stomach upset associated with glucosamine sulfate."
C) "Caution is needed with alternative therapies, as they have not been tested by the FDA."
D) "I will need a prescription from my physician to obtain chondroitin sulfate."
D
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The nurse should recognize what guiding principle in the treatment of this patient's angina? A) The patient will likely have a trial of antiplatelet drugs before being prescribed nitrates. B) The patient would benefit from a weekly intravenous dose of a beta blocker. C) The patient's angina may necessitate the use of a calcium channel blocker. D) The patient indicates a need for daily low-molecular weight heparin therapy
The nurse is educating a high school health and fitness class about substance abuse. One of the group members asks what happens if a pregnant woman is using drugs. The nurse's best replies include which of the following? Choose all that apply
A) Low birth weight B) Premature births C) Regular prenatal care D) Congenital anomalies E) Risk of poor nutrition
A client who was deemed to be at high risk for suicide was ordered visual checks every 15 minutes. Nurse K
had been performing these checks since the beginning of her shift but neglected to pass off this responsibility to a colleague before leaving the unit for her scheduled break. As a result, the client made a suicide attempt while Nurse K. was off the unit. Which ethical principle has Nurse K. most clearly violated? A) Autonomy B) Beneficence C) Fidelity D) Veracity
Which outcome indicates that treatment of a male client with diabetes insipidus has been effective?
a. Fluid intake is less than 2,500 ml/day. b. Urine output measures more than 200 ml/hour. c. Blood pressure is 90/50 mm Hg. d. The heart rate is 126 beats/minute.