Angelo, a chain smoker, is prescribed 4-mg pieces of nicotine gum with a limit of 14 pieces per day to help him deal with the effects of nicotine withdrawal. What is the maximum dosage of nicotine that can be administered in a day?
A. 46 mg/day
B. 28 mg/day
C. 40 mg/day
D. 56 mg/day
Answer: D
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a. "Kegel exercises help keep your uterus strong during the pregnancy." b. "Kegel exercises should be performed twice a day." c. "Kegel exercises should be performed 50 to 100 times a day." d. "To perform Kegel exercises, slowly squeeze to a peak at the count of eight, and then slowly release to a count of eight." e. "To perform Kegel exercises, rapidly perform alternating squeeze-release exercises up to the count of eight."
A college student has come to the health clinic complaining of heavy bleeding during and between her menstrual periods. The nurse practitioner will document this as
A) dyspareunia. B) amenorrhea. C) polymenorrhea. D) menometrorrhagia.
The parent of an infant with colic tells the nurse, "All this baby does is scream at me; it is a constant worry." What is the nurse's best action?
a. Encourage the parent to verbalize feelings. b. Encourage the parent not to worry so much. c. Assess the parent for other signs of inadequate parenting. d. Reassure the parent that colic rarely lasts past age 9 months.
The health care provider is starting a client with RA on chrysotherapy. The nurse will need to provide teaching concerning:
a. application of cold for its anti-inflammatory effects. b. administration of gold salts. c. use of a holistic approach to anti-inflammatory therapy. d. administration of high aspirin doses over a long period.