A parent of an ill infant states, "We've gave him ibuprofen for a fever and he had an allergic reaction." Which response would be most appropriate?
A) "Is he allergic to any other drugs?"
B) "I will write that on his chart so he won't be given any."
C) "How often has he received ibuprofen?"
D) "Describe what happens to him when he takes ibuprofen."
D
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a. Document the report and reassure the patient that this is a common drug side ef-fect. b. Check the patient's pulse for rhythm and take the patient's blood pressure. c. Ask the patient whether this has ever happened before. d. Hold the lisinopril dose and notify the prescriber.
____________________ is the most widely overlooked population of psychoactive substance dependents.
a. older adults b. adolescents c. HIV/AIDS clients d. Dual disorder clients
The nurse is working with a client who admits to having low self-esteem. The care team has determined that cognitive restructuring will likely enhance the client's self-esteem. Which of the following best describes the goals of this intervention?
A) Avoid negative self-talk B) Replace negative self-talk with positive statements C) Change distorted thinking and the subsequent behaviors D) Use adaptive defense mechanisms
An evidence-based quality improvement (EBQI) project has been proposed that will increase the number of school-aged children who receive an annual influenza vaccination
The project will be implemented in an affluent suburban community despite the fact that vaccination rates are much lower in poorer neighborhoods. The implementation of this project may be in violation of which of the following ethical principles? A) Respect for potential and enrolled subjects B) Social or scientific value C) Scientific validity D) Fair subject selection