A 79-year-old woman with a complex medical history has recently moved to a long-term care facility. The nurse reads in the woman's documentation that she has a history of atrial fibrillation and hypertension
The nurse should presume that this patient will likely be taking which of the following medications?
A) Warfarin (Coumadin)
B) Furosemide (Lasix)
C) Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
D) Calcium carbonate
A
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a. "You should focus your mind on positive thoughts." b. "Everybody has a bad day now and then." c. "You're young. What could be so terrible?" d. "Tell me about the worst day of your life."
A woman is prescribed misoprostol to prevent gastric ulcers. An important component of patient education is the:
a. expectation that the menstrual cycle will become irregular. b. avoidance of pregnancy. c. prevention of constipation. d. importance of taking the drug on an empty stomach.
The PACU nurse is using the postanesthetic scoring system to determine if a patient is ready to be discharged home after a same-day surgery. The nurse would determine the patient to be ready when the score reaches _______
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which condition would be treated using lubricating drops and irrigation of the ear canal?
A. otitis media B. vertigo C. external otitis D. cerumen