Patients need instructions only about normal side effects that might occur when taking a medication
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
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A) Non-rebreather air mask B) Tracheostomy collar C) Venturi mask D) Face tent
Which of the following factors is strongly predictive for homelessness among women veterans?
a. Having a previous criminal conviction b. Being a mother c. Having a high school education d. Being unmarried
The nurse manager received the following email from the director of nursing:
TO: Nurse Manager, RN FROM: Director of Nursing, RN DATE: Month, Day, Year SUBJECT: Staff Behavior Hi Janie, Yesterday when I was leaving work I saw two of your unlicensed assistive personnel sitting outside on the wall having a cigarette. As you know our organization has a 'No Smoking on Campus' policy. I expect that you will handle discussing this with your staff. Thanks! Marie How should the manager handle the message conveyed in this email? 1. Forward the staff the director's email 2. Print the email and give it to the staff 3. Reprimand the staff for violating hospital policy 4. Respond in email, asking why the director didn't counsel the staff
When a patient reports drowsiness from his antihypertensive medications, the nurse would include a nursing intervention instructing the patient to:
1. take the medication only when sleep is needed. 2. reduce the dose of the medication until the desired effect occurs. 3. avoid activities that require alertness. 4. talk to a counselor because this should not occur.