To diminish the unpleasant effects of drugs secreted through saliva, the patient should be educated to chew ________ or suck hard candy.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
gum
Instruct the patient to chew gum or suck on hard candy to diminish the unpleasant effects of drugs that are secreted through the saliva.
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During a health promotion class, a group of older adults ask the nurse to teach them measures that they can take to foster neurologic health. What should the nurse tell the group?
A) "Neurological illnesses are generally the result of factors beyond your control.". B) "Quitting smoking and maintaining a healthy body weight can cut your risk of neurological diseases.". C) "The best protective measure for your neurological health is to avoid environmental toxins and eat a healthy diet.". D) "The more mentally active you stay by continually reading and learning, the less your chance of developing neurological disease.".
Facebook, MySpace, and LinkedIn are examples of ____________________ tools
Fill in the blank with correct word.
The nurse is separating the labia of a female patient during a reproductive physical examination. The structures that the nurse will inspect include: (Select all that apply.)
A) Clitoris B) Urethral meatus C) Rectal opening D) Vaginal opening E) Labia minora
A male client of Japanese descent complains of symptoms if urinary frequency and asks the nurse if he has benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?
1. "The tests will confirm or deny the diagnosis, but men of Japanese descent are not at high risk for this disease.". 2. "No, you do not have BPH as you are of Asian descent.". 3. "No, you are not old enough yet to have the disease.". 4. "Where did you get an idea like that?"