When administering nystatin liquid for treatment of thrush, which of the following administration techniques would be best?
A) Give it just prior to meals for best absorption.
B) Give it mixed with orange juice to disguise the taste.
C) Administer it immediately after meals.
D) Administer it mixed with milk to decrease stomach irritation.
C
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a. The need to give care slowly and gently b. The need to use universal precautions c. The necessity of adequate hydration and nutrition d. That HIV/AIDS is a chronic disease
A nurse working in pediatrics learns that the normal hemoglobin value for an infant is high at birth, then decreases by 2 months of age before increasing again as the child grows. The nurse knows the reason for this shift is which of the following?
A. Hemodilution from starting oral nutrition B. Lower available oxygen while in utero C. Rapid hemoglobin destruction at birth D. Slower hemoglobin production after birth
A nurse is providing services at a shelter established for tornado survivors. The nurse is wondering what she is accomplishing just by listening to the disaster victims
Why is it important for the nurse to use active listening when caring for these patients? 1. It assists patients through suffering. 2. It assists patients to receive therapy. 3. It assists patients on focusing on the present issue. 4. It assists patients to recall events.
The nurse is providing instruction regarding nitroglycerin for angina to the client who will be discharged. The nurse should explain that the medication should be taken at the first indication of pain because:
1. Pain will cause tissue damage. 2. Pain indicates decreased blood flow to the heart. 3. Pain in the legs could indicate overactivity. 4. Nitroglycerin constricts blood vessels and increases blood pressure.