A client is prescribed disulfiram as part of his alcohol treatment program to prevent relapse. The client asks the nurse, "How will this drug help me?" Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "It will help to cure your alcoholism."
B) "It can help to prevent you from drinking."
C) "It makes the withdrawal symptoms less troublesome."
D) "It helps to clear the alcohol out of your body."
B
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A patient is prescribed Neupogen. The nurse should do which of the following when preparing to administer to this patient?
1. Allow the medication to warm to room temperature for no longer than 6 hours. 2. Withdraw prescribed amount and return remaining medication to refrigerator for later use. 3. Discard vial if left at room temperature for longer than 4 hours. 4. Prepare the medication for intramuscular injection.
What nursing diagnosis should be considered when caring for a patient who has engaged in direct or indirect self-destructive behavior?
a. Death anxiety b. Chronic low self-esteem c. Disturbed body image d. Disturbed personal identity
Personal protective equipment is not necessary during the bedmaking procedure.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following questions would the nurse use to assess a client's judgment?
1. "Why did you run away?" 2. "When did you first start hearing voices?" 3. "What would you do if you smelled smoke in your home?" 4. "Do you believe you hear voices, or do you think it is in your mind?"