Dr. Frances Kelsey was able to prevent distribution of thalidomide in the United States in her role as a
2 A. medical officer at the FDA
B. U.S. congresswoman
C. prominent journalist whose writings influenced public opinion
D. drug-safety activist
2 A. medical officer at the FDA
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What should the nurse do when instructing clients with cognitive impairment? A) Use illustrations of the desired action to the client. B) Demonstrate the position to convey the message. C) Use simple and clear words when giving instructions. D) Ask the client to use the side rails when moving.
A patient with hypertension is taking furosemide [Lasix] for congestive heart failure. The prescriber orders digoxin to help increase cardiac output. What other medication will the nurse expect to be ordered for this patient?
a. Bumetanide [Bumex] b. Chlorothiazide [Diuril] c. Hydrochlorothiazide [HydroDIURIL] d. Spironolactone [Aldactone]
When reading about nursing as a career, a student is interested in learning about violence in the profession. Which statement accurately reflects violence in health care and the profession of nursing?
a. Nursing is the most trusted profession and therefore violence is rare. b. Health care workers have the highest rates of nonfatal assault injuries in the workplace. c. Physical violence between peers constitutes lateral violence; however, verbal assault is not recognized as violence. d. Professional organizations have recognized a need to evaluate all nurses for the risk of committing acts of violence.
The nurse answers the patient's call light to find the patient agitated and stating that she "felt something pop." The nurse finds that the patient's abdominal surgical wound has eviscerated. What should the nurse do?
a. Try to reinsert the abdominal contents. b. Cover the wound with a dry sterile dressing. c. Notify the surgeon when he makes rounds. d. Cover the wound with a moist saline dressing.