If one drug has an effect of 6 and a second drug has an effect of 8, and the combination of the two drugs has an effect of 20, then the interaction is
A. synergistic
B. additive
C. antagonistic
D. all of the above
A. synergistic
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a. "Don't you remember how the nurses taught you to do this?" b. "It's very important that you do exactly as I say. I want you to read this material before I return next week." c. "Why aren't you following the directions we gave you?" d. "Childbirth is so overwhelming—it's easy to forget what people tell you. Let's review the instructions."
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a. "Cleanse the oral cavity after using." b. "This medication can be used as a gargle." c. "After using, wait for 30 minutes before eating." d. "Your sense of taste will be diminished."
The nurse is caring for a patient with pneumonia who complains of shortness of breath
Further assessment reveals an oxygen saturation of 89% on room air, 28 respirations/min with bilateral crackles in lung bases, blood pressure of 160/94, and a pulse rate of 102 beats/min. Which nursing diagnosis is priority for this patient? a. Activity Intolerance b. Impaired Gas Exchange c. Ineffective Cardiopulmonary Tissue Per-fusion d. Self-Care Deficit: Bathing and Hygiene