The pregnant client has brought an herbal remedy to the clinic to learn about the safety of the remedy. The nurse should include which statements about herbal therapies? "Herbal remedies: (Select all that apply.)
A. Are subject to FDA approval."
B. Are used to eliminate certain diseases."
C. Cannot be sold over the counter."
D. Are different from homeopathic remedies."
E. Are not subject to safety and effectiveness testing."
E
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Which intervention is appropriate for a client receiving palliative care? (Choose all that apply.)
1) Surgical insertion of a device to decrease the workload of the heart in a patient awaiting heart transplantation 2) Administering intravenous dopamine to raise blood pressure of a patient with end-stage lung cancer 3) Providing moisturizing eye drops to an unconscious patient whose eyes are dry 4) Administering a medication to relieve the nausea of a patient with end-stage leukemia
Neural tube defects can be prevented by taking _________________________ prior to and during early pregnancy
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse is explaining the process of peritoneal dialysis to a client who recently developed renal failure. Which of the following statements would the nurse include in a discussion with the client and family?
1. "The solutes in the dialysate will enter the bloodstream through the peritoneum.". 2. "The peritoneum is more permeable because of the presence of excess metabolites.". 3. "The peritoneum acts as a semipermeable membrane through which wastes move by diffusion and osmosis.". 4. "The metabolites will diffuse from the interstitial space to the bloodstream mainly through diffusion and ultrafiltratio.
A hospital is implementing the use of the NIC (Nursing Interventions Classification) taxonomy. What purpose will the implementation of this taxonomy serve?
1. Help the nurse with documentation of the care plan 2. Require that the nurse use sound judgment and knowledge of the client 3. Match nursing diagnoses to exact interventions 4. Help the nurse choose activities that are individualized to the client