When the nurse is administering Lasix 20 mg to a patient in congestive heart failure, what phase of the nursing process does this represent?
A) Assessment
B) Planning
C) Implementation
D) Evaluation
Ans: C
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ineffective coping related to use of manipulation would be that the client will a. identify when angry. b. use manipulation only to get legitimate needs met. c. acknowledge manipulative behavior when it is called to his or her attention. d. accept the decision that staff will fulfill a client request within an hour rather than immediately.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching instructions for a patient taking cholestyramine [Questran]. Which statement made by the patient demonstrates a need for further teaching?
a. "I will take warfarin [Coumadin] 1 hour before my medicine." b. "I will increase the fluids and fiber in my diet." c. "I can take cholestyramine with my hy-drochlorothiazide." d. "I will take digoxin 4 hours after taking the cholestyramine."
What assessment has the highest priority for a client using sodium bicarbonate to treat gastric hyperacidity?
a. Assess for metabolic alkalosis. b. Assess for fluid volume deficit. c. Assess for hyperkalemia. d. Assess for hypercalcemia.
The original chemical name of a drug, which is not capitalized, and is suggested by the drug's first manufacturer is called the:
A. trade name. B. generic name. C. official name. D. off-brand name.