Which prescription should the nurse anticipate to be included in the treatment of a client experiencing mild migraine headaches?
A. Ibuprofen
B. Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
C. Ergotamine (Ergostat)
D. Amitriptyline (Elavil)
Answer: A
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The student with children plans a family study time each evening for the entire family. The student and children spend time reading and doing homework. This strategy will have a positive effect on the children because:
1. Children need to be told when to do homework. 2. Children imitate their parents' behavior 3. Children will watch less television. 4. Children will get better grades in school.
A licensed vocational nurse provides care on an inpatient hospital unit that has a census of 27 beds
The LVN works together with a registered nurse and a nurse's aide to provide care for nine of the patients on the unit, and two similar groups of care providers are responsible for the remaining 18 patients on the unit. What model of nursing care is utilized on this unit? A) Team nursing B) Primary nursing C) Total patient care D) Case method
Excessive formation of gas in the stomach and intestines is called:
a. diarrhoea. b. constipation. c. impaction. d. flatulence.
Why must the nurse always know the laws concerning nursing in the state where the nurse is employed? Select all that apply
A. Because the nurse is required to practice consistent with such laws. B. Because the nurse may be sued at any time for any reason. C. Because the nurse may be terminated by the agency if the law is not upheld. D. Because the nurse may have to quote the law to clients to explain nursing procedures. E. Because it will protect the agency from lawsuits brought by unhappy clients. F. Because it will protect the rights of both the nurses giving care and their clients.