A situation where repeated administration of the same dose of a drug results in gradually ___________ effects is called tolerance.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Ans: diminishing
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When assessing a patient's bowel habits, which of the following descriptions is the best indication of normal bowel elimination?
A) One bowel movement daily in the AM B) One bowel movement daily in the PM C) Soft, formed stool D) Liquid stool
When performing a physical assessment, the first technique the nurse will always use is:
a. Palpation. b. Inspection. c. Percussion. d. Auscultation.
The client delivered her second child yesterday, and is preparing to be discharged. She expresses concern to the nurse because she developed an upper urinary tract infection (UTI) after the birth of her first child
Which statement indicates that the client needs additional teaching about this issue? A. "If I start to have burning with urination, I need to call the doctor." B. "Drinking eight glasses of water each day will help prevent another UTI." C. "I will remember to wipe from front to back after I move my bowels." D. "Voiding two or three times per day will help prevent a recurrence."
You are providing care and education to a woman who is pregnant with her first child. She states to you, "I have no money or food. I don't know what I should do. I want to provide for my unborn child."
You refer the woman to the WIC program and a local food bank. This is an example of what aspect of community-based nursing? A) Assessment B) Planning C) Restoration D) Evaluation