Which instruction is important for a patient beginning therapy with thiabendazole?
a. Take the medication on an empty stomach.
b. Avoid any hazardous activities.
c. Swallow the tablets whole.
d. Urine may appear reddish-orange.
b
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A patient with asthma will soon begin treatment with atropine as an adjunct to his normal drug regimen. What teaching point should the nurse include in patient education related to this new aspect of drug treatment?
A) "You might find that you have to urinate more often for the first few days that you take the drug." B) "It's possible that your eyes will take longer to adjust to bright lights." C) "If you develop diarrhea, it might be related to atropine and you should visit your doctor." D) "You'll probably find that you are producing more saliva than normal; this is a normal side effect of atropine."
A client has had oral anticoagulation ordered. What should you monitor for when your client is taking oral anticoagulation?
A) Prothrombin time (PT) or international normalized ratio (INR) B) Hourly IV infusion C) Vascular sites for bleeding D) Urine output
Women with hyperemesis gravidarum:
1. are in a majority, because 70% of all pregnant women suffer from it at some time. 2. have vomiting severe and persistent enough to cause weight loss, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalance. 3. are on IVs for fluid and nutrition for most of their pregnancy. 4. often inspire similar, milder symptoms in their male partners and mothers.
A new patient to the clinic is 8 weeks pregnant with her second child. She asks the nurse about having a doula, since her husband is so nervous that he is no help. What will the nurse tell the patient about having a doula?
1. The doula will assist with pain medication. 2. The doula will be examining the patient periodically to see how labor is progressing. 3. The doula provides support and information, and is an advocate for the wishes of the patient and family. 4. The doula will be teaching breathing techniques and telling the patient when she can push.