The nurse schedules tetracycline administration for a patient with a respiratory infection. Which administration would be the most appropriate?
a. With a meal high in dairy products
b. 2 hours after a meal containing dairy products
c. With a calcium-containing antacid to minimize gastrointestinal distress
d. With an aluminum-containing antacid to minimize gastrointestinal distress
b
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When asked to sign the surgical consent form, the patient has questions. The nurse notifies the surgeon, who talks with the patient again and then tells the nurse the questions have been answered
When the nurse again explains the purpose of the consent form to the patient, the patient says, "The doctor says this surgery is necessary. Do you think it is really necessary?" What is the nurse's best response? a. "The doctor wouldn't schedule the surgery if it wasn't necessary." b. "There are probably nonsurgical treatments, but they may not be as effective." c. "This is a decision only you can make. What concerns do you have?" d. "I think it is necessary, but I can call the doctor back if you want further information."
The nurse knows that performing an assessment on a client with dissociative disorder can be challenging. The nurse knows it is important to include which of the following in the assessment? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Memory 2. Identity 3. Consciousness 4. Client's spouse 5. Awareness of time
The nurse teaches the patient taking warfarin (Coumadin) to minimize foods high in vitamin K including what type of food?
A) Eggs B) Dairy products C) Citrus fruits D) Green leafy vegetables
When caring for a client with a history of alcoholism, the nurse recognizes that the client is at increased risk for which hematologic problem?
1. Von Willebrand disease 2. Folic acid deficiency 3. Hemolytic anemia 4. Pernicious anemia