A patient on chemotherapy has a platelet count of 3000/mm3 . When the patient complains of joint pain, the nurse should give which instruction?
a. Take two regular-strength aspirin.
b. Take two over-the-counter–strength ibuprofen tablets.
c. Take two prescription-strength ibuprofen tablets.
d. Take two acetaminophen tablets.
d
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A) Encouraging increased fluid intake B) Providing catheter care C) Instructing on self-catheterization D) Implementing hygiene care
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What type of power is Nurse B exhibiting? a. expert b. referent (charisma) c. connection d. reward
A nurse is educating a nurse aide on patient confidentiality. The nurse believes the teaching to be effective when the nurse aide states that confidentiality will be maintained by a nurse who be-lieves in and values the ethical principle of
a. veracity. c. justice. b. autonomy. d. fidelity.