The ongoing monitoring for patients over age 65 years taking alendronate (Fosamax) or any other bisphosphonate is:
1. Annual dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans
2. Annual vitamin D level
3. Annual renal function evaluation
4. Electrolytes every 3 months
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The nurse realizes that the increased use of technology in critical care units has resulted in which consequence for patient care?
1. Decreased risk of errors in patient care 2. Decreased therapeutic nurse-patient communication 3. Improved overall patient satisfaction with care 4. Improved patient safety across the entire spectrum
Which statement best describes how a nurse manager might facilitate a positive change in an employee?
1. The nurse manager threatens to decrease evaluation scores if the behavior continues. 2. At the end of each week, the nurse manager will offer verbal encouragement to the staff member if the desired level of behavior is met. 3. If the behavior continues, the nurse manager will order the staff member to work overtime. 4. The nurse manager threatens to refuse break periods if the behavior continues.
When preparing to interview a patient with narcissistic personality disorder, a nurse can anticipate the assessment findings will include:
a. preoccupation with minute details; perfectionist. b. charm, drama, seductiveness; seeking admiration. c. difficulty being alone; indecisive, submissiveness. d. grandiosity, self-importance, and a sense of entitlement.
Report to the supervising nurse if you notice unsafe conditions in the client's home that you cannot correct.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)