Indirect costs associated with drug therapy include:
1. The cost of diagnostic tests to monitor therapeutic levels
2. Health-care provider time to prescribe and educate the patient
3. Child-care expenses incurred while receiving therapy
4. Loss of wages while undergoing drug therapy
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A) A high-calorie, low-residue diet B) A high-fiber, low-protein diet C) Small, frequent meals throughout the day D) A minced or pureed diet
While at a follow-up appointment, the mother of a child with complex health care needs makes this statement: "I think my child would be doing better if I weren't so tired all the time.". What is the nurse's priority response?
1. "Why are you tired all the time?" 2. "Have there been any changes in your daily routine?" 3. "I am sure he is doing as well as can be expected.". 4. "I think you are doing everything you can for him.".
A nurse is caring for a new mother from Southeast Asia. The nurse is concerned that except for breastfeeding, the mother allows her mother-in-law to provide all other care for the baby. The plan of care and patient teaching for this mother should include
a. assessing the postpartum practices in her country of origin. b. assuming that the mother-in-law will care for the baby well since she is experienced. c. completing the teaching outlined for new mothers. d. asking the mother-in-law not to care for the baby so that the mother learns the care.
The nurse is caring for a patient who had a cesarean birth 4 hours ago. Which of the following interventions would the nurse implement at this time?
1. Administer analgesics as needed. 2. Encourage the patient to ambulate to the bathroom to void. 3. Encourage leg exercises every 2 hours. 4. Encourage the patient to cough and deep-breathe every 2–4 hours. 5. Encourage the use of breathing, relaxation, and distraction.