Which term means to soften the skin by moistening, causing increased absorption through the skin?
A. constrict
B. macerate
C. dilate
D. transdermal
Answer: B
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A) By promoting the rapid excretion of vitamin K by the gastrointestinal mucosa B) By inhibiting the action of vitamin K at its sites of action C) By inhibiting platelet aggregation on vessel walls and promoting fibrinolysis D) By inactivating clotting factors and thus stopping the coagulation cascade
A client has taken a number of conventional and standard antipsychotic drugs over the years. The
physician, concerned about the client's lack of response to these drugs and the development of tardive dyskinesia, has prescribed risperidone. The nurse planning care for the client must consider that atypical antipsychotics a. are more readily available. b. are of higher potency. c. are less costly. d. produce fewer motor side effects.
A nurse is a member of an ethics committee. The committee has been asked to help make a decision regarding end-of-life care for an unresponsive patient who has no advanced directives or next of kin
The nurse asks the committee to meet with the patient's friends to learn more about his life. This action corresponds with which guideline from the DILEMMA mnemonic? 1. Moral hierarchy 2. Make decisions 3. Describe the conflict 4. Learn background information
Which of the following activities would be important for the nurse to complete when planning an educational program?
a. Avoid rehearsing the content or it will sound too practiced. b. Come early to set up the audiovisual materials. c. Remind all possible participants that early registration is required. d. Try to get as many free handouts and freebies as possible.