A 51-year-old woman has a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and has been admitted to the hospital following an exacerbation of her symptoms. The progression of her disease has prompted her physician to prescribe glatiramer
Prior to her discharge home from the hospital, the nurse should emphasize what topic for health education?
A) Aseptic technique for reconstituting and administering the drug
B) Protection and maintenance of the patient's peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)
C) The importance of maintaining a low-fat diet while taking the drug
D) The need for weekly laboratory testing for serum levels of glatiramer
B
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a. after the observation has concluded. b. during or immediately after the observation. c. prior to beginning the observation. d. when writing the research discussion.
The World Health Organization developed an indicator called the global burden of disease (GBD). The GBD tracks:
1. The number of cases of HIV/AIDS a country has 2. Losses from premature death and losses of healthy life that results from disability 3. The economic impact of disability on lesser-developed countries 4. The rate of disability in industrialized nations
What is the purpose of the recovery position?
a. It helps the person wake up. b. It prevents pressure ulcers. c. It promotes good alignment. d. It keeps the airway open.
A client that experienced head trauma asks the nurse why they cannot have an opioid analgesic. Which response should the nurse provide?
A. "The use of an opioid analgesic can significantly decrease blood pressure." B. "You may not be able to notice any changes you are experiencing." C. "Opioids are not effective for the management of pain associated with head trauma." D. "Opioids can mask changes in the level of consciousness."