The nurse contributed to the teaching plan for a patient with a history of allergies to pollen. Which patient action indicates an understanding of how to control this disease?
a. Gardening outdoors on dry, windy days
b. Wearing a mask when mowing the lawn
c. Driving the car with the windows open during high pollen counts
d. Taking frequent walks outside in spring when the weather is warm
ANS: B
Allergen avoidance might involve wearing a mask when mowing the lawn or working outdoors or having heating ducts cleaned or heating registers covered with filters. A. C. D. These would increase the patient's risk of having an allergic reaction.
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A client is brought to the emergency department (ED) by ambulance after being found on the floor by a family member. The nurse begins the assessment of the client
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A) Meperidine B) Butorphanol C) Nalbuphine D) Morphine
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What will be an ideal response?