Progesterone-only pills are recommended for women who:
1. Are breastfeeding
2. Have a history of migraine
3. Have a medical history that contradicts the use of estrogen
4. All of the above
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The nurse is educating an 80-year-old patient diagnosed with HF about his medication regimen. What should the nurse to teach this patient about the use of oral diuretics?
A) Avoid drinking fluids for 2 hours after taking the diuretic. B) Take the diuretic in the morning to avoid interfering with sleep. C) Avoid taking the medication within 2 hours consuming dairy products. D) Take the diuretic only on days when experiencing shortness of breath.
What is the best response by a nurse when a patient inquires how alcohol acts so quickly on his system?
a. Alcohol is digested quickly. b. Alcohol is converted to glycogen immediately. c. Alcohol is metabolized into ethanol rapidly. d. Alcohol is excreted in urine slowly.
Which scenario describes a situation in which the performance of the nurse does not meet the standard of care?
1. A nurse witnesses a patient fall and tries to assist the patient. 2. A patient with vomiting and nausea does not receive a breakfast tray. 3. A physician is questioned about an order to administer a medication that is five times the normal dosage. 4. A patient is medicated with acetaminophen for severe chest pain and the physician is not notified.
A surgeon refused a patient's request to restart a patient's total parenteral nutrition (giving nutrition through the intravenous route)
because he believed that a greater good would be achieved by not using medical resources to prolong the life of a terminally ill patient when the resources could be used for other patients. Which ethical theory best explains the surgeon's rationale? a. Ethics of care b. Utilitarianism c. Deontology d. Categorical imperative