In terms of patient safety and ease of drug administration, identify the most convenient route of drug administration for a patient with a busy lifestyle and a hectic schedule.
A. Oral administration
B. Intramuscular administration
C. Intravenous administration
D. Topical administration
Answer: A
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Which of the following measures should the nurse suggest? A) Having the client ask her physician for a benzodiazepine during her next scheduled visit B) Purchasing an over-the-counter sleep aid and trying it for 1 to 2 weeks C) Encouraging the patient to change her diet and exercise habits D) Having the client ask her physician for an off-label hypnotic medication
Your patient seems to prefer to have his eldest son make all of his health care decisions. While the family is visiting, the patient explains to you that this is a cultural practice and very important to him. How should you respond?
A) Ask the son to allow the patient to make his own health care decisions B) Explain to the patient that he is responsible for his own decisions C) Work with the team to negotiate informed consent D) Refuse to divulge any information to the eldest son
When considering the culture of a patient, the nurse would be aware that in some cultures
A) A health care provider of the same gender is preferred B) Only a male health care provider is acceptable C) A chaperone always has to be with the patient D) A translator is always necessary
The nurse conducts a community assessment in a town once supported by multiple paper factories. The factories closed 2 years ago and most of the population is now out of work
The school nurse notes that 68% of the students are behind schedule in their physicals and immunizations. On the basis of this community assessment, the nurse should recommend: A) Initiation of neighborhood clinics at low or no cost to the community B) Creation of a task force to assess the impact of low income on immunization compliance C) A formal petition to the local government to mandate immunizations by imposing monetary fines on parents whose children are not immunized D) A tax relief program for new companies wishing to settle in the community