To improve the excretion of a drug, the patient should
A. increase fluid intake.
B. avoid chewing gum.
C. reduce physical activity.
D. take laxatives.
Answer: A
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It is determined that the patient needs a transcutaneous pacemaker until a transvenous pacemaker can be inserted. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?
a. Apply conductive gel to the skin. b. Provide adequate sedation and analgesia. c. Recheck leads to make sure that the rhythm is asystole. d. Set the milliamperes to 2 mA below the capture level.
Why is the first prerequisite for appraising qualitative studies an appreciation for the philosophical foundation of qualitative research?
a. Understanding the research requires a detailed understanding of each qualitative methodology. b. Qualitative research is not based on truth; it takes work for the reader to get past this stumbling block. c. There is no common ground among the qualitative methods. Each requires individual study before reading a research report can be attempted. d. All qualitative research has slightly different "ground rules." Without an understanding of the philosophy of the method, appraisal is unfair.
Why should an 86-year-old man with a terminal illness be encouraged to file an advance directive?
a. To demonstrate understanding of his imminent death b. To comply with most hospital policies c. To clarify treatment protocols d. To spare his family the burden of making end-of-life decisions