The nurse teaches the client being discharged to home with a prescription for a daily dose of prednisone to take the medication:
1. In the early morning
2. In the middle of the day
3. An hour before bedtime
4. Anytime of the day
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Rationale: The client should be instructed to take glucocorticoids (corticosteroids) before 9 AM. This helps minimize adrenal insufficiency and also mimics the burst of glucocorticoids released naturally by the adrenal glands each morning. Therefore "in the middle of the day," "an hour before bedtime," and "anytime of the day" are incorrect.
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Select all that apply. 1. administering analgesics before pain reaches a higher level 2. splinting and supporting the injured area 3. elevating the stump on three pillows 4. encouraging deep breathing and relaxation exercises 5. repositioning the patient every 8 hours
The health care provider prescribes 10 mg morphine sulfate IM for a postoperative 145 lb. client
If the recommended dose for morphine sulfate is 0.1-0.2 mg/kg/dose, what is the dosage range of morphine sulfate for this client and is the prescribed dose of morphine sulfate safe for this client? a. Yes because the client can receive up to 20 mg per dose. b. Yes because the client can receive between 6.6 mg and 13 mg per dose c. No because the client can only receive a maximum of 6.5 mg per dose. d. No because the client can only receive a maximum of 4 mg per dose.
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(Put a comma and a space between each answer choice [A, B, C, D].) a. Obtain computed tomography (CT) scan without contrast. b. Infuse tissue plasminogen activator (tPA). c. Administer oxygen to keep O2 saturation >95%. d. Use National Institute of Health Stroke Scale to assess patient.
During a health history, the nurse wants to include an assessment of depression with an older patient. What statements will the nurse use to make this assessment?
1. "How often do you go out to socialize with friends?" 2. "Explain your self-care activities." 3. "How much alcohol do you consume every day?" 4. "How is living with your oldest daughter and her family working out for you?" 5. "Are you feeling depressed?"