Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors are the drug of choice in treating hypertension in diabetic patients because they:
1. Improve insulin sensitivity
2. Improve renal hemodynamics
3. Reduce the production of angiotensin II
4. All of the above
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Which conditions would help the nurse decide that it is ethical to administer the medication through the application of the concept of double effect? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. The medication has been proven effective in the treatment of cancer. 2. The nurse is administering the medication to achieve treatment of the cancer. 3. The harmful effect must not occur in order for the medication to be successful in treating the cancer. 4. The benefits of using this medication are more likely to occur than are the undesired actions of the medication. 5. The patient must agree to accept the possibility of undesired effects of the medication.
A nurse has been asked to ensure informed consent for a surgical procedure. What might be a role of the nurse?
A) Securing informed consent from the client B) Signing the consent form as a witness C) Ensuring the client does not refuse treatment D) Refusing to participate based on legal guidelines
Goals of chiropractic intervention include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
1. Improvement of blood and lymph flow through the body 2. Stimulation of specific points to help with pain relief, cure certain illnesses, and promote wellness 3. Reduce or eliminate pain 4. Correct spinal dysfunction 5. Preventive maintenance
Prior to administering an oral medication to a patient, you must:
A. carefully assess the patient. B. take standard precautions. C. contact medical control to obtain authorization. D. determine the need for the medication.