Identify 10 factors influencing drug action.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. Drug actions are affected by age, size, diet, sex, genetics, pathological conditions, psychological factors, route of administration, the time of day the drug is administered, and environmental conditions.
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Which of the following is not one of the content motivation theories?
a. Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory b. Alderfer's expectancy-relatedness growth theory c. Equity theory d. McClelland's manifest needs theory
Which of the following nursing interventions would be a priority for the client with Crohn's disease who has developed a fistula?
A. Positioning the client to allow gravity drainage of the fistula B. Monitoring the client's hematocrit and hemoglobin C. Recording pulse oximetry readings every 4 hours D. Maintaining adequate nutrition
A nurse is conducting a nutrition assessment on a client who is admitted for hip replacement surgery. The client reports that he is Jewish and follows the kosher dietary tradition
Which of the following statements by the nurse will have the greatest impact on the client's nutritional health during his hospitalization? 1. "Please tell me more about your preferred eating habits.". 2. "Remember that you will need to increase your protein input postsurgery.". 3. "I'll arrange for a dietitian to come and discuss your food requirements with you.". 4. "Would you be more comfortable with having your family bring you food from home?"
The nurse is preparing to assessment a toddler client. Which activities would gain cooperation from the toddler?
1. Asking the parents to wait outside 2. Allowing the client to sit in the parent's lap 3. Administering vaccinations prior to the assessment 4. Handing the client a stethoscope while taking the health history 5. Making a game out of the assessment process