____________________ is the use of telecommunication to send healthcare information between patients and professionals at different locations
Fill in the blank with correct word.
ANS: Telehealth
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A) IV antibiotics B) Oral antihypertensives C) Parenteral nutrition D) IV corticosteroids
The nurse is teaching a patient who has a diagnosis of hypothyroidism about the importance of dietary fiber. Which statements by the patient indicate that teaching has been effective?
Select all that apply. 1. "I will drink a full glass of water with my fiber pill each morning." 2. "I will snack on popcorn rather than potato chips." 3. "I will take an over-the-counter fiber pill each morning with my levothyroxine." 4. "I will increase my intake of protein sources such as meat and eggs." 5. "I will read the nutrition labels and choose foods with high carbohydrate content."
A nurse assesses the respiratory functioning of a patient in a halo vest for alterations. What common complication associated with spinal cord injury should be monitored for this patient?
A) Pneumonia B) Bronchial infection C) Pulmonary embolus D) Hypoxia
Buspar has been prescribed for a boy with a diagnosis of anxiety. The nurse knows that the medication:
1. Is reserved for extreme cases only. 2. Requires laboratory tests to maintain a therapeutic range. 3. Should not be given with citrus foods. 4. Is not addictive and can last for several hours.