The nurse has provided education for a client prescribed procainamide hydrochloride (Pronestyl). Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the information?
A. "I will not take the prescription on an empty stomach."
B. "This prescription may make me feel confused."
C. "I will take this prescription even when I am feeling well."
D. "If my pulse is less than 60 I will not take my prescription."
Answer: C
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a. Difficulty accessing research materials b. Difficulty understanding client needs c. Lack of value for research in practice d. Lack of value for client preferences e. Inadequate available time f. Inadequate nurse-client ratios
The client receives ipratropium (Atrovent). She tells the nurse she is going to stop it because of the bitter taste in her mouth after using the medication. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "That is a good idea; you are experiencing a serious side effect." 2. "That is a common side effect; it will go away in time." 3. "You can decrease that side effect by rinsing your mouth after use." 4. "Are you sure you are using the medication properly?"
Which legal doctrine cannot apply to a nurse's practice as a private duty nurse?
1. Respondeat superior 2. Personal liability 3. Res ipsa loquitur 4. Negligent cause of action
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A. "Histamine is inhibited by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)." B. "Histamine dilates the vessels in the nose, so it is congested and stuffy." C. "Histamine constricts vessels, causing capillaries to become more permeable." D. "Histamine is primarily stored in phagocyte cells in the skin."