What should the nurse assess in a patient who is prescribed metformin [Glucophage] for treatment of type 2 diabetes?
A. Headache
B. Weight gain
C. Renal function
D. Cholesterol level
Answer: C. Renal function
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When preparing a woman who is 34 weeks' pregnant for an amniocentesis, the nurse should
a. be sure that the client's bladder is full to elevate the uterus b. evaluate fetal heart tones and maternal vital signs c. keep the client in a supine position d. check that the client has had nothing to eat or drink
If a patient has difficulty swallowing, the best position for meals is
a. lying flat. b. sitting upright. c. lying on one side. d. leaning backward slightly.
Which essential oil can be used during aromatherapy to treat nausea?
A) Lavender B) Garlic C) Parsley D) Peppermint
A home health nurse is providing care to a middle-aged couple with children at home. The patient has a debilitating chronic illness. Which areas will the nurse need to assess? (Select all that apply.)
a. Adherence to treatment and rehabilitation regimens b. Coping mechanisms of patient and family c. Need for community services or referrals d. Knowledge base of patient only e. Use of a doula for care