What information should be included in the education of patients treated with disulfiram?
a. The drug will decrease the quantity of alcohol they can safely consume.
b. They should avoid any product containing alcohol while and for 2 weeks after taking the drug.
c. This therapy has the highest potential for abstinence of any treatment program available.
d. It is part of the standard treatment for all patients contemplating the decrease of alcohol consumption.
b
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The nurse is providing discharge instructions to the parents of a toddler about sleeping habits. Which of the following statements indicates further education is needed?
a. "Sleep needs may change during growth spurts." b. "Children sleep 10 hours a day." c. "Toddlers will often resist going to bed." d. "The bedtime routine can vary."
An outbreak of smallpox has followed a national sporting event. Terrorist activity is suspected. How would this event be categorized?
1. As a natural, biologic disaster 2. As a man-made, chemical disaster 3. As a natural, radiological disaster 4. As a man-made, biologic disaster
The long-term care facility nurse is assessing the patient's sleep environment for safety. Which finding will cause the nurse to intervene as it is an unsafe situation for the patient?
a. A small night light left on in the bedroom b. All clutter removed between the bed and the bathroom c. Bed in high position with side rails up d. Call bell at the bedside for the patient to alert family members
Which home care instructions should the nurse provide to the parents of a child with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)? Select all that apply
a. Give supplemental vitamins as prescribed. b. Yearly influenza vaccination should be avoided. c. Administer trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) as prescribed. d. Notify the physician if the child develops a cough or congestion. e. Missed doses of antiretroviral medication do not need to be recorded.