Nicotine replacement therapy should not be used in which patients?
1. Pregnant women
2. Patients with worsening angina pectoris
3. Patients who have just suffered an acute myocardial infarction
4. All of the above
4
You might also like to view...
The nurse is preparing an educational session on sepsis. Which should the nurse include as a major risk factor for the development of this health problem?
A) Pneumococcal bacteria B) Leukocytosis on the complete blood count C) Undiagnosed urinary tract infection D) Elevated temperature
Which statement by a 40-year-old patient who is being discharged from the emergency depart-ment (ED) after a concussion indicates a need for intervention by the nurse?
a. "I will return if I feel dizzy or nauseated." b. "I am going to drive home and go to bed." c. "I do not even remember being in an ac-cident." d. "I can take acetaminophen (Tylenol) for my headache."
In assessing a patient's religious or spiritual practice, the best approach for the nurse to use is to ask:
A. "What dietary restrictions are imposed by your religious and spiritual beliefs?" B. "Would you accept blood transfusions if your condition required blood therapy?" C. "Please tell me whether your religion allows you to eat meat daily." D. "How can I help you in meeting any religious or spiritual needs you may have?"
Which items are appropriate for the nurse to include when assessing a client for falls?
1. Reviewing for a history of falls before admission 2. Talking with family about concerns 3. Assessing the overall physical condition 4. Assessing medication lists 5. Assessing mental status