The nurse modifies her schedule to be certain to take a client's vital signs before and after routine administration of which of the following types of medications?
1. Antipyretics
2. Antibiotics
3. Anticoagulants
4. Antihelmintics
1
Rationale: The nurse measures vital signs before and after administration of a medication that can impact vital signs; an antipyretic is meant to reduce temperature
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1. He will focus more on the issue than on personal experience. 2. He will strive to reach consensus within the group. 3. He will strive to avoid conflict within the group. 4. He will prefer to ask questions rather than make statements.
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a. Milk. b. Tea. c. Orange juice. d. Coffee.
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What mistake has the nurse made when choosing and documenting this nursing diagnosis? A) Presuming to know the factors contributing to the problem B) Identifying a problem that cannot be changed C) Identifying a problem without corroborating evidence in the statement D) Neglecting to identify potential complications related to the problem
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