You are providing discharge teaching about the use of antihyperlipidemics. The patient must understand that timing is very important. You tell her that other medications should be taken:
1. 30 minutes before taking the antihyperlipidemic.
2. 1 hour after taking the antihyperlipidemic.
3. anytime before taking the antihyperlipidemic.
4. 4 to 6 hours after taking the antihyperlipidemic.
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The patient should take any other medication 1 hour before or 4 to 6 hours after taking antihy-perlipidemics, because these medications are like glue and will delay the absorption of other drugs if taken at the same time.
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A) Tried to rest quietly for 5 minutes before the reading is taken B) Refrained from smoking for at least 8 hours C) Been NPO for at least 8 hours D) Avoided drinking coffee for 12 hours
What are standardized care plans considered?
a. Clinical pathways b. Evaluation tools c. Outcome criteria d. Nursing intervention based
Which of the following reflect inaccurate assumptions of family-focused care?
1. Communication in a family and health-care setting can influence health. 2. Effective therapeutic communication is at the core of family-focused care. 3. Nurses can facilitate communication among family members to support family health. 4. Family members can be expected to reach out to nurses when they need information.
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a. Elective surgery b. Scheduled surgery c. Urgent surgery d. Emergency surgery