The patient has metoclopramide 5 mg oral every 6 hours ordered for nausea. The medication is supplied as metoclopramide 10 mg per tablet. How many tablets of metoclopramide would the patient receive with each dose? _________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
0.5 tablet
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A nurse is explaining the use and handling of dentures to an elderly client. Which of the following measures should the nurse mention to the client?
A) Store the dentures in water in a covered cup. B) Clean the dentures in hot water. C) Clean the dentures with a tissue. D) Keep the dentures wrapped in tissue.
The nurse is sensitive to the use of nonverbal communication from patients, which includes the interpretation of __________. (Select all that apply.)
a. choice of words b. voice tone c. body language d. gestures e. facial expressions
The central question in any charge of malpractice is whether the prevailing standard of care was met. Which of the following are considered part of the standard of nursing care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Basic prudent nursing care is a standard. b. Health care providers determine standards of care in health care settings. c. Standards of care are never changing. d. Standards are based on the ethical principle of nonmaleficence. e. National standards of nursing practice are standards for all nurses.
During a home visit, the elderly male client tells the nurse that his wife died 3 years ago. Which action would the nurse interpret as being a possible indicator that this client is experiencing complicated grief?
A) He shows the nurse his wife's craft room, which remains just as she left it before she died. B) He tells the nurse that his wife was an awful cook and that he has eaten better meals since she died. C) He indicates that he sends his laundry out to be done because he had never figured out how the washer works. D) The client has an album of photographs of his wife open on the living room table.