Rapid-acting nitrates are important for all angina patients. Which of the following are true statements about their use?
1. These drugs are useful for immediate symptom relief when the patient is certain it is angina.
2. The dose is one sublingual tablet or spray every 5 minutes until the chest pain goes away.
3. Take one nitroglycerine tablet or spray at the first sign of angina; repeat every 5 minutes for no more than two doses. If chest pain is still not relieved, call 911.
4. All of the above
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In providing and teaching cord care, which principle is important?
a. Cord care is done only to control bleeding. b. Alcohol is the only agent used for cord care. c. It takes a minimum of 24 days for the cord to separate. d. Keeping the cord dry will decrease bacterial growth.
The nurse, teaching a client how to self-administer insulin, is functioning within which component of the nursing process?
a. Diagnosis b. Implementation c. Planning d. Teaching
The nurse is educating a group of female adolescents regarding sexually transmitted infections. The nurse knows that learning was achieved when an individual states that the most common symptom is which of the following?
1. Menstrual cramps 2. Heavy menstrual periods 3. Flu-like symptoms 4. Usually there are no signs or symptoms
In the provision of care and the establishment of the therapeutic relationship, the nurse must first
A) Understand the patient's response B) Be aware of one's own personality C) Avoid labeling patients D) Treat the patient with dignity