A new medication becomes available for the treatment of a debilitating neurologic disease. Which would be a nurse's expectation about the safety of the drug?
A. The drug is safe for administration in children.
B. The drug has been tested in pregnant women.
C. All possible side effects were identified by animal testing.
D. The drug has passed the FDA approval process.
D
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The nurse at the clinic has undertaken to perform some health education around this life transition for the patient. When doing so, what should the nurse teach the patient? A) Menopause is considered to be a pathophysiological phenomenon. B) Production of estrogen and progesterone ceases during menopause. C) Pregnancy is possible until 1 year after the cessation of menstruation. D) The symptoms associated with perimenopause can be avoided by making lifestyle changes.
What makes a nursing history different from a medical history?
a. A nursing history focuses on the patient's responses to the health problem. b. The same information is gathered in both; the difference is in who obtains the information. c. A nursing history is gathered using a specific format. d. A medical history collects more in-depth information.
Pruritus accompanying a rash may be caused by:
A) Allergic reactions to environmental exposure. B) Medications. C) Renal failure. D) All of the above.
Identify the term that refers to the liquid portion of a solution that is capable of dissolving another substance.
A. Plasma B. Solute C. Solvent D. None of these