Which characteristics are required of a reasonable and prudent nurse?
A) Years of clinically focused nursing experience
B) Specialized nursing skills
C) Average nursing judgment and skills
D) Earned advanced nursing degree
Answer: C) Average nursing judgment and skills
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A) "It's important for you to do regular physical activity and maintain a healthy body weight." B) "Good nutrition and blood sugar control are important in your case." C) "You'll need to avoid taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs when you have menstrual cramps." D) "You need to ensure your birth control pills don't contain estrogen."
The nurse is teaching the family of a school-age client diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease on the administration of prednisone at home
At which time should the nurse instruct the parents to provide the medication to the client? A) 1 hour before meals B) At bedtime C) With meals D) Between meals
A pregnant patient is admitted with excessive thirst and increased urination. For which problem should the nurse focus the care of this patient?
1. imbalanced fluid 2. fluid overload 3. nutritional deficiency 4. insufficient blood flow
A client who has a history of a major myocardial infarction is taking digoxin. The nurse explains this medication helps increase cardiac output by:
1. Increasing the heart rate 2. Reducing the resistance of pulmonary circulation 3. Increasing the force of the myocardial contraction 4. Increasing cardiac conduction