Administration of a buccal medication means that the medication is placed:
a. Between the patient's cheek and gum
b. Into the patient's subcutaneous tissue
c. Over the skin of the patient's chest
d. Under the patient's tongue
Answer: a. Between the patient's cheek and gum
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A nurse is evaluating the goal of teaching for the nursing diagnosis of "Knowledge deficit, related to conservation of energy in a patient with multiple sclerosis" (MS). Which statement by the patient indicates a positive outcome?
a. "Now that I am taking steroids, I will be able to work like I used to." b. "I'm making a list of things that are im-portant and things I will simply have to let go." c. "I will make a plan to allow for long rest periods at least four times a day." d. "I am working on balancing time among rest, work, and family time."
Using Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, rank the following nursing diagnoses in order of importance, beginning with the highest-priority diagnosis. (Enter using the following format: 1, 2, 3, 4)
1) Anxiety 2) Risk for infection 3) Disturbed body image 4) Sleep deprivation
An appropriate procedure for urine testing with reagent strips for chemical properties of the sample is to:
a. obtain the first voided specimen in the morning. b. immerse the test strip in the urine and remove immediately. c. add a chemically active tablet to the urine and then test it with a reagent strip. d. wipe the strip with a sterile gauze after dipping.
Which scenario should the nurse follow up on as a potential indication of intimate partner violence?
A) The partner of a pregnant woman attends each of her appointments. The partner is friendly and outgoing. Each time the nurse asks the patient a question, the partner answers. While the partner speaks, the patient looks at her lap. B) The partner of a pregnant woman attends each of her appointments. The partner is friendly and outgoing. Each time the nurse asks the patient a question the partner tries to answer. When the partner speaks, the patient interrupts and answers the question herself. The partner listens to the answer. C) The partner of a pregnant woman attends an ultrasound appointment. The partner is friendly and outgoing. When the technician reveals the patient's belly to apply the electrodes, the partner comments that the patient is really fat. The patient pulls at the partner's shirt and says the partner is fat too. They both laugh. D) The partner of a pregnant woman attends an ultrasound appointment. The partner is friendly and outgoing. The nurse notices bruises on the patient's upper arms and says they look sore. The patient says she's getting so big she keeps bumping into things. She maintains good eye contact with the nurse as she explains.