Why do physicians prefer to use e-prescription systems? (Select all that apply.)
a. Drug requests are processed more effi-ciently.
b. Drug duplications are prevented.
c. Less expensive drugs are used.
d. Contraindications for a drug are identi-fied.
e. Both the generic and trade names are la-beled.
A, B, D
E-prescription systems that expedite the request also generate drug information related to con-traindications and side effects and can identify duplication of drugs.
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When the home health nurse suggests a grief resolution group to the older widow, the widow furiously states, "I don't want or need any help! I want my husband back!" What stage of grief would this be characteristic of?
a. Shock b. Searching c. Disorientation d. Reorganization
The priority nursing interventions for the period immediately after electroconvulsive therapy
treatment focus on a. establishing random eye movement latency. b. supporting physiological stability. c. reducing disorientation and confusion. d. assisting the client in identifying and testing negative cognitions.
During the examination of an unconscious patient, the nurse observes that the patient's pupils are fixed and dilated. What is the most plausible clinical significance of the nurse's finding?
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