A STAT order is a standing order
a. true
b. false
Answer: b. false
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The nurse is explaining the influence of culture on growth and development to a group of expectant first-time parents. Which expectant parent statement indicates the need for further teaching?
1. "Mothers and fathers should always share in the responsibilities of caring for a new baby." 2. "Culture may influence the rate at which developmental milestones occur." 3. "The ways in which children are disciplined may vary among cultures." 4. "The value of education varies among cultures."
The nurse is caring for a home health patient who had a spinal cord injury at C5 three years ago. The nurse bases the plan of care on the knowledge that the patient will be able to:
a. feed self with setup and adaptive equipment. b. transfer self to wheelchair. c. stand erect with full leg braces. d. sit with good balance.
The healthcare provider prescribes sitagliptin (Januvia) for a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus. For which potential side effect should the nurse monitor in this client?
A) Elevated blood lipid levels B) Hyperglycemia C) Pancreatitis D) Renal insufficiency
The main action of benzodiazepines is to:
1. slow REM sleep. 2. depress the CNS. 3. prolong the use of sleeping aids. 4. prevent "hangovers."