The nurse should check the medication label how many times before administering the drug?
three
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A) Nephrotoxicity B) Pulmonary congestion C) Tachycardia D) Apnea
The nurse uses the Mini-Mental Status Exam (MMSE) frequently to assess: (Select all that apply.)
a. orientation. b. judgment. c. memory. d. insight. e. ability to follow directions.
A nurse is planning a discussion of emergency preparedness with newly hired nurses. Which events would this nurse use as historical examples of terrorism? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. The death of a patient in a Dallas, Texas, hospital was confirmed to be due to the Ebola virus. 2. Many people died as a result of sarin gas exposure in a Tokyo subway. 3. Twenty-two confirmed or suspected cases of anthrax infection occurred as a result of the bacillus being sent through U.S. mail. 4. There is typically a marked increase in overdoses during winter holidays. 5. More people are contracting H1N1 avian influenza.
An older couple expresses concern because they are easily fatigued during sexual intercourse and cannot reach climax. The nurse knows that older adults may have changes in sexual functioning
What strategies to increase sexual stamina could the nurse offer? (Select all that apply.) a. Avoid alcohol and tobacco. b. Encourage intimate touching, such as hugging and kissing. c. Eat well-balanced meals, and eliminate excess fats and sugars. d. Plan sexual activity around a time when the couple feels rested. e. Take pain medication before intercourse. f. Use extra lubrication to decrease discomfort.