A patient gets a new prescription for Pravigard for treatment of high cholesterol. Because this is a combination drug, the nurse alerts the physician when the patient discloses an allergy to which drug?
a. Sulfa
b. Aspirin
c. Some calcium channel blockers
d. Some diuretics
Answer: b. Aspirin
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The hospital administration is considering adopting primary nursing as its model of nursing care delivery. Disadvantages of this method are that Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The client may have multiple primary nurses if transfers within the facility are necessary. 2. Physician satisfaction is decreased. 3. Staff nurses cannot be held legally liable for care provided outside their work hours. 4. It requires a knowledge-based nursing practice model. 5. All persons caring for the client must have excellent communication skills.
Which of the following issues is of chief concern to the future of the nursing profession?
a. Adequate technology b. Aging workforce c. Perceived image of nurses d. Salary pay scales
The nurse has just admitted a 66-year-old patient for cardiac surgery. The patient tells the nurse she is afraid of dying while undergoing the surgery. What is the nurse aware of?
A) A further assessment of anxiety is required. B) A more complete physical examination is required. C) Preoperative fears are normal and if ignored will be alleviated independently. D) Teaching should be initiated immediately to alleviate the fears.
The nurse is counseling a female patient who reports taking feverfew to treat premenstrual syndrome and migraines. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. "I should experience immediate effects with this herb." b. "I should not take feverfew if I get pregnant." c. "I should take feverfew with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to enhance its effects." d. "If I develop gastrointestinal (GI) upset, I should stop taking feverfew immediately."