The nurse has been educating the patient on the self-administration of phenytoin (Dilantin). Which of the following statements by the patient demonstrates an understanding of the medication?
A) "I can purchase whichever brand is cheapest each month."
B) "All brands of phenytoin are equal in strength and action."
C) "I should not change brands without checking with my physician first."
D) "I will take acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) for a headache."
C
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a. "Avoid drinking large amounts of fluids." b. "Eat six small meals daily instead of large meals." c. "Engage in aerobic exercise 3 days a week." d. "Receive a yearly influenza vaccination."
The nurse is providing hourly postpartum assessments of a woman following the vaginal delivery of twins. Because of uterine overdistention, the nurse is most concerned about:
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The nurse observes a patient's behavior to assess thought process disorders characterized by bizarre, nonreality thinking. This behavior is indicative of the most profound, disabling mental illness, which is:
a. manic depressive. b. schizophrenia. c. paranoia. d. bipolar.