The nurse is categorizing a client's list of medications completing a health history. Which agents would be categorized as complementary and alternative medicine?
1. Garlic
2. Vitamin C
3. Zinc
4. Aspirin
5. Benadryl
Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale: Garlic is considered an herb, which is considered complementary and alternative medicine therapy.
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The nurse has just taken a continuing education class on assertive communication techniques. Which response best demonstrates that the nurse understands assertive behavior?
1. "No, I cannot work for you on Sunday." 2. "Yes, they always ignore staff requests." 3. "It would be selfish to ask for time off." 4. "I will demand a change in my schedule."
When evaluating the effects of PCA, the nurse notes that the patient is sedated and is difficult to arouse. What step should the nurse take next?
a. Insert an airway. b. Turn patient to the side. c. Stop the PCA. d. Expect this as a patient outcome of the therapy.
An example of a vertical transmission of a disease is through
1. Breast milk 2. Sexual transmission 3. Mosquitoes 4. Contaminated food
The nurse is conducting an admission assessment for a newborn client. Which physical findings suggest the newborn is preterm? Select all that apply
1. The ear pinna quickly returns to original position after being bent manually. 2. The infant's resting position is tightly flexed. 3. Labia are widely separated with clitoris prominent. 4. Breast area is barely perceptible with flat areola, no bud. 5. Sole creases do not extend the length of the foot.