The nurse is providing care for a palliative patient with a diagnosis of bone cancer who has chosen to return home. The patient has a complex pain-control regimen that will be managed by his wife
The nurse has conducted extensive teaching and addressed issues related to environmental factors knowing that the environment can effect which of the following aspects of drug therapy? (Select all that apply.)
A) Drug stability
B) Drug effectiveness
C) Risk of patient injury
D) Risk of drug toxicity
E) Drug allergies
A, B, C, D
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3 à· 1 5/6 = _____
a. 3 1/2 b. 1 7/11 c. 4/15 d. 2 1/3
A nurse is using the theory of reasoned action when working with a client to exercise on a regular basis. Which of the following would be the easiest way for the nurse to determine if the client will engage in this activity?
a. The client's intention to exercise regularly b. The client's perception of the threat of illness if he doesn't exercise regularly c. Society's emphasis on the importance of regular exercise d. The pros and cons of regular exercise
The nurse is searching for the legal guide to the practice of registered nurse. Which document should the nurse review?
1. ANA Code of Ethics 2. State Nurse Practice Act 3. Nurse's Bill of Rights 4. Nightingale Pledge
A child had an appendectomy and was discharged home at 48 hours postoperative. A week later, the child is readmitted for delayed wound healing. Which causes of delayed wound healing will the nurse review prior to assessing the child? Select all that apply
1. Infection 2. Predisposing chronic condition, such as diabetes 3. Hypervolemia 4. Inadequate nutrition 5. Hypoxemia