A female client is to use a prescribed vaginal cream to treat a localized infection. It is important for the nurse to instruct the client to do which of the following?
a. Avoid using tampons after the medication is inserted.
b. Keep fluid intake to a minimum.
c. Wear sterile gloves when inserting the medication.
d. Avoid taking a shower for 6 hours after the medication is inserted.
A
Clients should not use tampons after the insertion of vaginal medications because the tampon can absorb the medication and decrease the drug's effect.
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A nurse is teaching a class on psychiatric-mental health nursing. She asks her class to identify the most challenging part of this practice. What response would let her know that a student understands the difficulties in providing psychiatric-mental healt
1. "The most difficult part is making correct diagnoses." 2. "The most difficult part is providing advocacy." 3. "The most difficult part is development of the therapeutic relationship and the corresponding therapeutic use of self." 4. "The most difficult part is involving the patient in treatment planning."
In a discussion about drug abuse, a family member asks the nurse about huffing. The nurse should explain that this form of inhalation of solvents involves:
a. pouring solvent into a plastic bag and inhaling the vapor. b. pouring solvent on a rag and inhaling the vapor. c. inhaling the solvent directly from its container. d. spraying the solvent directly into the nasal passage.
The nurse is evaluating the following goal: Client will select low-fat foods from a list by the end of the month. The client, who is from a different culture, has not been able to achieve this goal. The nurse should:
A) Consider whether the client's belief system has been an influencing factor. B) Extend the time frame and give the client a longer period to achieve the goal. C) Select a different goal. D) Make sure that the client understands the importance of the goal.
True or False? Evaluative beliefs refer to what people should or should not do
a. True b. False