A nurse discusses with legislators the importance of passing legislation to ban smoking in all public places. This demonstrates the nurse's involvement in
a. Policy
b. Politics
c. Law
d. Health policy
ANS: A
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A nurse is admitting a patient to the hospital. The patient admits to a history of sleep problem. Which of the following questions will help the nurse understand the severity of the patient's sleep problem?
a. "How long does it take you to fall asleep?" b. "Tell me why you think you have a sleep problem." c. "Have you been told that you snore loudly?" d. "When did you notice the problem?"
A male client is prescribed tadalafil (Cialis). What should the nurse instruct the client about this medication? (Select all that apply.)
1. Do not take more than once per day. 2. Report an erection that lasts longer than 4 hours. 3. Chest pain is expected when taking this medication. 4. The effects of the medication may diminish after 2 to 36 hours. 5. The medication should be taken 10 minutes before sexual activity.
A patient is scheduled for surgery to replace the mitral valve with a biologic heterograft valve. What should the nurse include when instructing the patient about this surgery?
Select all that apply. 1. There will be an audible click with this valve. 2. The valve will not need to be replaced. 3. Long-term anticoagulation therapy is not necessary. 4. The valve will likely need to be replaced in 15 years. 5. Long-term antibiotic therapy is needed after the surgery.
The client received spinal anesthesia for a surgical procedure. The nurse knows the effects of the anesthesia have worn off when the client:
a. reports return of feeling in the legs. c. is voiding without difficulty. b. is able to move the toes. d. can turn in bed.