The nurse is reviewing instructions for a client taking an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin). What information is essential for the nurse to include?
a. "Take this medication on an empty stomach."
b. "Take this medication at the same time each day."
c. "Take this medication with breakfast."
d. "Take this medication with an antacid."
Answer: b. "Take this medication at the same time each day."
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The breastfeeding postpartum client reports sore nipples to the nurse making a home visit. The intervention with the highest priority is:
1. Infant positioning. 2. Use of the breast shield. 3. Use of breast pads. 4. Type of soap used.
Which comment by a person who is experiencing severe anxiety indicates the possibility of obsessive-compulsive disorder?
a. "I check where my car keys are eight times." b. "My legs often feel weak and spastic." c. "I'm embarrassed to go out in public." d. "I keep reliving the car accident."
A goal of community-oriented nursing management is
1. Help personnel perform their responsibilities effectively and efficiently 2. Work with others to ensure a healthy community 3. Serve as an advocate for vulnerable and high-risk populations 4. Participate in establishing public and organizational policies that promote a healthy living and working environment
What is one performance area where quality improvement (QI) is used to affect process and out-comes of health care?
a. Provision of appropriate and effective care b. Elimination of access barriers c. Reduction of unjustified geographic varia-tion in care d. Application of managed care to all citizens