The nurse is providing medications to a patient with diverticular disease. Which medication should the nurse question for this patient?
A. Docusate (Colace)
B. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)
C. Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) suppository
D. Metronidazole (Flagyl)
Answer: C
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A) Limit total fluid intake. B) Increase empty-calorie liquids with meals. C) Eat small frequent meals. D) Limit fiber.
A 50-year-old male diagnosed with hypertension is visiting his primary care provider. Which of the following professionals might provide this care? Select all answers that apply
A) An LPN B) A physician C) A nurse practitioner D) An RN E) A physician's assistant F) A UAP
A patient refuses to take a medication for depression, even after the nurse explains its purpose and the intended effect to help the patient. The nurse will document which of the following? Select all that apply
1. The date, time, and reason for withholding the medication 2. That the patient is being uncooperative 3. The name of the prescriber notified of patient's refusal to take the medication 4. Any information about times the patient has refused medication in the past 5. The response of the prescriber
A patient who is being treated for a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) complains of chest pain and shortness of breath. What should the nurse do first?
A. Measure the patient's blood pressure. B. Assess the pulses on the extremity with the thrombosis. C. Assess the extremity with the thrombosis. D. Elevate the head of the bed and begin oxygen therapy.