A 24-year-old woman has a severe sinus infection and is being treated with ciprofloxacin. The nurse will instruct the patient to
A) take the drug every 10 hours on an empty stomach.
B) stop the drug 24 hours after she feels better.
C) use a backup form of contraception in addition to birth control pills.
D) take the drug only at night.
C
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A. Environment. B. Health. C. Unity. D. Goal of nursing.
A resident receives oxygen at 2 L/min. You note that the flow rate is at 4 L/min. What should you do?
a. Nothing. The flow rate is within normal range. b. Adjust the flow rate. c. Tell the nurse. d. Ask how the person feels.