A nurse is conducting an interview with a patient to collect a medication history. Which of the following questions would be used to ensure safe medication administration?
A) "Have you noticed any change in your bowel habits?"
B) "How do you feel about taking medications?"
C) "Do you have any allergies to medications?"
D) "At what times do you take your medications?"
C
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A) An S3 heart sound B) Crackles C) Wheezing D) An S4 heart sound
Concerning what might be called the tactile approaches to comfort management, nurses should be aware that:
1. either hot or cold applications might provide relief but they should never be used together in the same treatment. 2. acupuncture can be applied by a skilled nurse with just a little training. 3. hand and foot massage may be especially relaxing in advanced labor when a woman's tolerance for touch is limited. 4. therapeutic touch (TT) uses handheld electronic stimulators that produce sympa-thetic vibrations.
A nurse is working with a group of clients in a partial hospitalization program. Which of the following is likely to require a referral for additional services not provided by the program?
A) Diagnosis of illness B) Medication monitoring C) Social skills development D) Structuring leisure time
Describe three ways in which the nursing assistant can protect a patient's privacy.
What will be an ideal response?