The nurse explains that because the drug disulfiram (Antabuse) is deemed inappropriate, the patient has been put on the most reliable substitute, ____________________, which causes similar but less severe side effects in the alcoholic who continues
to drink. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Flagyl
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 1274
OBJ: 5 TOP: Use of Flagyl
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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Families who are living in a local shelter state that they fear their children may be subject to abuse from other residents in the shelter. Which solution should the population health nurse recommend for this issue?
1. Restrict who uses the shelter. 2. Have a separate family area in the shelter. 3. Search everyone who uses the shelter prior to entering. 4. Force the children to stay with their parents at all times.
The nurse is caring for a patient with a sleep-wake disorder. What outcome would be most appropriate for this patient?
1. The patient will state a feeling of rest upon awakening. 2. The patient will increase amount of time slept in 3 days. 3. The patient will increase sleep time from 5 hours per night to 7 hours per night. 4. The patient will increase sleep time from 5 hours per night to 7 hours per night in 3 days.
The nurse is reviewing a copy of the U.S. Surgeon General's Report, Healthy People. Which nursing action best reflects the nurse fostering this health care agenda?
A) The nurse signs up for classes to obtain an advanced degree in nursing B) The nurse volunteers at a local health care clinic providing free vaccinations for low-income populations C) The nurse performs an in-service on basic hospital equipment for student nurses D) The nurse compiles nursing articles on evidence-based practices in nursing to present at a hospital training seminar