What is one way in which nurses can help shape healthcare reform?
A) do their job and do it well
B) refuse to participate in organizations
C) support legislation to improve care
D) become a member of a support group
C
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A patient with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) has been prescribed prazosin (Minipress) and asks the nurse what this is going to do for him. The nurse's response will include what action to explain the purpose of taking this medication?
A) Decreasing vascular tone and vasodilation B) Reducing the size of the prostate to reduce pressure on the urethra C) Relaxing the bladder and prostate and improving urine flow D) Lowering blood pressure
A patient is prescribed desmopressin as treatment for von Willebrand's disease. Which nursing interventions are indicated for this patient?
1. Reduce sources of calcium in the diet. 2. Decrease fluid intake. 3. Monitor for development of gout. 4. Monitor for infection.
A client is experiencing chronic fatigue related to medication side effects. The nurse anticipates that care for this client will include which of the following?
1. Sleep medication to increase rest time 2. Physical therapy to promote exercise 3. Strategies to keep client awake during the day 4. Dosage adjustments to medications
A 76-year-old client has been hospitalized and is prescribed lithium carbonate. Before administering the first dose, the nurse should assess the client's:
A) Complete blood count. B) Renal function tests. C) Liver function tests. D) Cardiac enzyme tests.