A patient has a history of allergic reactions to bee stings. Which actions should the nurse teach to avoid an anaphylactic reaction to bee stings?
a. Limit intake of sweets to reduce attraction of bees.
b. Carry a dose of aminophylline at all times.
c. Take extra precautionary actions when outdoors where bees may be present.
d. Wear a Medic-Alert tag that states the patient is allergic to bee stings.
C
Teach the patient avoidance of allergens.
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What action should the nurse take first? a. Document the findings in the chart. b. Notify the surgeon immediately. c. Reassess the drainage in 1 hour. d. Take a full set of vital signs.
The nurse is reviewing instruction provided to a graduate nurse regarding insulin therapy. Which statement made by the graduate indicates that further instruction is needed?
Select all that apply. 1. Lispro is a rapid-acting insulin. 2. Regular insulin can be administered intravenously. 3. NPH insulin may be mixed with lispro insulin. 4. Insulin detemir is administered prior to each meal. 5. Insulin glargine may be used to treat gestational diabetes.
Which one of the following statements about family health nursing is most accurate?
A) The family does not play a critical role in the health of its members. B) The community health nurse is in a unique position to influence and promote family health. C) Health habits are not developed in the context of family. D) Genetic influences always take place within the family environment.
Employees working with hazardous chemicals have the "right to know" about the chemicals they are working with through the creation of the
a. Material Safety Data Sheet b. Consumer Confidence Report c. Hazard Communication Standard d. Environmental Protection Agency