A 50-year-old woman has been prescribed sumatriptan for the treatment of migraines. What instructions should then the nurse provide to the patient about the safe and effective use of this drug?
A) "Take a dose of sumatriptan each morning when you suspect there's a chance of having a migraine."
B) "Take this drug as soon as you feel the first signs of a migraine."
C) "Lie down when you feel a migraine coming on and take some sumatriptan around 30 minutes later."
D) "Take a dose of sumatriptan after you feel that you're unable to endure the pain of your migraine."
B
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The nurse is discussing toddler development with the mother of a 2 1/2-year-old child. Which statement by the mother indicates she has an understanding of the toddler's developmental task?
a. "I always help my daughter complete tasks to help her achieve a sense of accomplishment.". b. "I provide many opportunities for my daughter to play with other children her age.". c. "I consistently stress the difference between right and wrong to my daughter.". d. "I encourage my daughter to do things for herself when she can.".
You will use soap for a patient's bath. Soap is not used to wash:
a. Around the eyes b. The underarms c. The chest, abdomen, and back d. The perineal area
The patient reports to the nurse about a perceived decrease in hearing. When the nurse examines the patient's ear, a large amount of cerumen buildup at the entrance to the ear canal is observed. Which action will the nurse take next?
a. Teach the patient how to use cotton-tipped applicators. b. Tell the patient to use a bobby pin to extract earwax. c. Apply gentle, downward retraction of the ear canal. d. Instill hot water into the ear canal to melt the wax.
Which statement best reflects a utilitarian concern as related to the global nurse recruitment and migration situation?
A) Each nurse should be able to decide if he or she wants to migrate. B) A nurse's desire to migrate is more important than what is best for the nation left. C) Governments need to determine if a country will allow import or export of nurses. D) Nurse migration impacts a donor nation's health due to loss of nursing resources.