A patient needs to change an unwanted or undesired behavior. Which response indicates to the nurse that the patient is in the pre-contemplation stage of the stages of change model? (Select all that apply.)
1. The patient denies having a problem.
2. The patient acknowledges the problem.
3. The patient has no desire to change the problem.
4. The patient begins to make plans to change the problem.
5. The patient begins to seriously consider changing the problem.
1. The patient denies having a problem.
3. The patient has no desire to change the problem.
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A) Teaching about refraining from sing lotions on the skin B) Teaching about the disease itself C) Teaching about nutrition D) Teaching about renal calculi
In restorative nursing care, who is given the right to become the expert in the health care of the patient?
a. the physician c. the family b. the physical therapist d. the patient
The nurse is educating an older adult client on ways to decrease the risk of adverse drug reactions. Which statements will the nurse include in the teaching session?
1. When possible, decrease the number of prescriptions. 2. Take medication only when necessary. 3. Take medication as long as possible to ensure therapeutic response. 4. Follow up as requested by provider. 5. Adjust doses of medication in clients with renal or hepatic impairment.
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a. The provider may increase the clindamycin dose to treat this infection. b. This is a known side effect of clindamycin, and the patient should consume extra fluids. c. The patient should stop taking the clindamycin now and contact the provider immediately. d. The patient should try taking Lomotil or a bulk laxative to minimize the diarrheal symptoms.