The nurse working in a clinic specializing in treating addiction knows that, in addition to Alcoholics Anonymous and other support groups, a complementary way in which someone might deal with alcohol abuse is to:
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Drink chamomile tea.
2. Do nothing since there are no CAM practices that support AA recovery.
3. Drink kudzu tea.
4. Receive auricular acupuncture.
5. Practice yoga.
3,4,5
Rationale: Drink chamomile tea. Chamomile tea has not been shown to affect alcohol use.
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When studying for the NCLEX-RN exam, the new graduate should be able to determine which tasks to delegate to which employee. Which tasks are appropriately delegated to the UAP?
a. Apical pulse on a new admission b. Post cardiac catheterization pulse oximetry c. Data collection such as vital signs and blood glucose levels d. Dressing change for a patient with an open wound that requires packing
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1. "Ticlid will dissolve any clots that might form in your stent." 2. "Ticlid will make the platelets in your blood less sticky." 3. "Ticlid will change the way your platelets work their entire lives." 4. "Ticlid decreases your blood's ability to clot." 5. "Ticlid works just like the heparin you have been on in the hospital."