The nurse is teaching a patient about dietary implications while on warfarin (Coumadin) therapy. Which salad is highest in vitamin K?
a. Fruit
b. Pasta
c. Potato
d. Spinach
ANS: D
Green leafy vegetables contain vitamin K.
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The nurse explains to a patient that an Aquathermia pad differs from a traditional heating pad in that the Aquathermia pad:
a. can be folded to fit the anatomical location snugly. b. can be placed under the patient. c. has circulating water for temperature control. d. can be left on for as long as 2 hours.
Large sample sizes are desirable in which types of research? (Select all that apply.)
a. Correlational, using an existent database b. Grounded theory c. Phenomenology d. Pilot interventional research e. Multisite randomized clinical trials f. Survey research g. Model testing h. Case study research
You are providing teaching for a patient who is
interested in exploring the use of drug therapy for erectile dysfunction. The patient asks how the drugs work. What response is accurate? a. "The drugs are Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor drugs (PDE-5) that start working in 2 to 4 hours." b. "Effects of these drugs can last 3 to 5 days or more." c. "Sexual stimulation is required to achieve an erection." d. "Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor drugs (PDE-5) cause smooth muscle to constrict to achieve an erection."
When the nurse is reviewing a medication order, it is not clear what route should be used for administration. What action by the nurse is best?
a. Use a current drug reference resource b. Ask the patient what route he normally uses c. Contact the pharmacist for clarification d. Call the prescriber to verify the route