A patient tells the nurse that since taking a medication he has suffered from excessively dry mouth. Which of the following assessments would be needed in order to plan interventions for that symptom?
1) Asking the patient if foods taste different now
2) Checking the patient's sense of smell
3) Having the patient stand to check for balance
4) Assessing for a history of seizures
ANS: 1
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A) Influenza B) Couvade syndrome C) Acid reflux D) Cholelithiasis
When teaching a client prescribed exenatide, the nurse explains that this drug:
a. facilitates glucose production in type 2 diabetics. b. is administered orally in conjunction with other hypoglycemic agents. c. replaces regular insulin therapy for clients who are newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. d. causes insulin release from the pancreas only when serum glucose levels are elevated.
The nurse has completed medication education for the client who takes psyllium mucilloid (Metamucil). The nurse recognizes that additional teaching is indicated when the client makes which statement?
1. "I don't need to drink extra fluids while I take this medication." 2. "My cholesterol level will be reduced somewhat with this medication." 3. "This medication is a lot more natural than other laxatives." 4. "This medication takes several days to work."
What are the age-appropriate language skills of infants?
A) vocalizes, squeals, and imitates sounds B) names pictures C) says three words other than "mama" and "dada" D) makes few sounds