Alcohol is a well-known antidepressant
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A client who is in week 28 of gestation is concerned about her weight gain of 17 lb. The nurse's best response is:
a. "You should try to decrease your amount of weight gain for the next 12 weeks." b. "You have gained an appropriate amount for the number of weeks of your pregnancy." c. "You should not gain any more weight until you reach the third trimester." d. "You have not gained enough weight for the number of weeks of your pregnancy."
The LVN/LPN is assisting the physician with a bedside procedure that requires anesthesia. While assisting, which tasks may be delegated to the LPN/LVN?
a. Locate the anesthetic for the physician. b. Explain the procedure to the patient. c. Administer IM preoperative medication. d. Inject the local anesthetic into the patient. e. Prepare IV medication.
A patient who is constipated also has a history of alcoholism and is taking disulfiram (Antabuse). Which laxative should not be ordered for this patient?
a. Senna b. Bisacodyl c. Cascara sagrada d. Castor oil
It is a busy day on the medical-surgical floor, and the nurse must teach a patient ready for discharge about his medications. How can the nurse most efficiently use her time and provide this education?
a. Write down instructions so the patient can read them at home. b. Discuss the information while assisting the patient with his bath. c. Educate the patient about his medications as each one is given. d. Follow up with the patient after discharge with a phone call.