A patient having multiple chronic diseases can expect:
A. no change in the consequences of a drug's action.
B. an increase in the consequences of a drug's action.
C. a decrease in the consequences of a drug's action.
D. all of these.
Answer: B
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A. Eats an unhealthy diet B. At risk for long-bone fractures C. Increased cardiovascular risk D. Probably does not exercise
What is the primary reason that family is an important unit in society?
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A client with pancreatitis complains of abdominal pain. If the physician has prescribed all of the following medications PRN for pain for this client, identify the one the nurse should give
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are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Encourage the patient to take advantage of home visits. 2. Make telephone calls as a follow-up to check on the patient and newborn. 3. Provide information about postpartal support groups. 4. Refer to mental health professionals to help screen the patient for any mental health problems as a result of the complications experienced in the hospital. 5. Supply information about postpartal classes designed to meet the specific needs of a variety of families.