A client is taking the herbal supplements bilberry and evening primrose. The nurse would specifically question the client about manifestations of
a. angina.
b. dyspnea.
c. hypertension.
d. palpitations.
A
Bilberry and evening primrose are among several anti-anginal herbal supplements.
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A client's ECG tracing shows a run of sustained ventricular tachycardia. What is the first action the nurse should take?
A. Assess the client's airway, breathing, and level of consciousness. B. Administer verapamil IV push. C. Defibrillate the client. D. Begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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a. "I am so glad my glaucoma has been cured with bimatoprost (Lumigan) in time to prevent blindness." b. "I will take care never to touch the tip of the applicator to my eye to prevent infection." c. "I will only call my doctor for eye redness if it lasts longer than just an hour or two." d. "I understand that I should wait for my vision to clear once the eye drops are in before I drive the car."
Which of the following activities by the home health nurse will help in maintaining professional boundaries?
a. avoiding sharing of any personal information b. alternating home visits with another nurse c. discussing the case with an unbiased nursing colleague d. clarifying roles early in the home visits