A patient with a history of angina asks the nurse whether it is safe to use pseudoephedrine for allergic rhinitis. Select the nurse's best response
a. "It is safe, provided you follow the instructions on the label."
b. "It is safe to use this agent if you are also using nitroglycerin."
c. "Rebound congestion is more common when a person with angina takes pseudoephedrine."
d. "These agents should not be used by patients with any form of heart disease."
d
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An older patient is worried about the cost of healthcare and supplies now that he has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. How should the nurse respond to this patient's concerns?
1. "I believe that some parts of Medicare will cover preventative care, such as diabetes monitoring." 2. "You only need to check your blood sugar once a day, so the cost should not be too high." 3. "Don't worry. I don't think the total bill will be too much." 4. "I don't know anything about insurance."
The nurse is providing education about pathophysiology and female hormones
The nurse poses this question: "Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) are products of which structure?" Which response made by one of the students best demonstrates understand-ing? a. Hypothalamus b. Anterior pituitary gland c. Posterior pituitary gland d. Thyroid gland
All of the following statements about protocols are true EXCEPT
a. protocols are often used for immediate life-threatening situations b. protocols are individualized for each patient c. protocols define what interventions are permissible d. protocols are used to save time
To achieve nurse-sensitive care standards developed by the NQF, you advocate for which of the following in your health facility?
a. Evidence-based practice to reduce the prevalence of pressure sores b. Implementation of informatics at the bedside c. Staff-manager conferences to review reporting of adverse medical events d. Patient councils to review food, recreation, and nurse-patient relations