The home health care nurse who is teaching the client about home environment modifications to self-manage allergies would focus on eliminating allergens that are

a. eaten.
b. inhaled.
c. injected.
d. transmitted by direct contact.


B
Most allergens are inhaled.

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A nurse who is planning to teach school-age children about the "common cold"should include the information that

1. vaccinations can prevent contractionof a nasopharyngitis virus. 2. antibiotics will eliminate thenasopharyngitis virus. 3. proper handwashing can prevent thespread of the infection. 4. aspirin should be taken foralleviation of fever if the "common cold"is contracted

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Older persons are at risk for shearing. Which measure will protect the person from pain and inju-ry?

a. Ask the family member to assist you. b. Use a friction-reducing device when moving the person. c. Pull the person quickly toward you. d. Move the person on your own.

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An individual brought to the emergency department (ED) and is suspected of having taken an overdose of pilocarpine (Pilocar) 3 hours ago

Upon assessment, that nurse notes profuse salivation, lacrimation, bronchospasm, diarrhea, a blood pressure of 82/40, and a heart rate of 51. The nurse should prepare to administer a. epinephrine (Adrenalin). b. atropine (Sal-Tropine). c. activated charcoal. d. syrup of ipecac.

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What information obtained from hospital data collection can be used for administrative purpos-es?

a. Unit-specific measures b. Staffing ratios c. Turnover d. Evidence-based practice

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