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A nurse is explaining to a patient with asthma what her new prescription for prednisone is used for. What would be the most accurate explanation that the nurse could give?
A) To ensure long-term prevention of asthma exacerbations B) To cure any systemic infection underlying asthma attacks C) To prevent recurrent pulmonary infections D) To gain prompt control of inadequately controlled, persistent asthma
The nurse has a strong personal value system and is concerned that these values may conflict with the values of a newly assigned nursing unit. What should the nurse do? (Select all that apply.)
1. Identify personal values. 2. Be watchful for situations in which there may be a values conflict. 3. Hold personal values in check if it is still possible to provide effective care. 4. Refuse to be transferred to this unit. 5. Discuss the situation with the nursing supervisor.
The nurse is teaching the parent of a child with allergic rhinitis about the disorder. Which statement indicates the parent understands the information?
1. "The only way to avoid these symptoms is to completely avoid the trigger." 2. "Since this has occurred only once, I can be sure it will not be a common problem for my child." 3. "It may not always be necessary for my child to take allergy medications to avoid these symptoms." 4. "Because my child has so many different triggers, antihistamines will not be effective in controlling symptoms."
Before transferring a call, you should:
a. Explain that you are going to transfer the call. b. Lay the phone down and find out where to transfer the call. c. Take a message. d. Find out the reason for the call.