Since children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) take medication for long periods of time, side effects must be considered. It is recommended that a child be assessed for side effects of the drug at regular intervals of:
a. 2 months.
b. 4 months.
c. 6 months.
d. 8 months.
C
Children should be checked for medication side effects every 6 months.
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A community health nurse determines that contracting would be effective to use with client groups based on the understanding that this method is beneficial for which of the following?
A) Fostering client participation in the decision-making process B) Contributing to a trusting nurse–client relationship C) Decreasing client stress during home visits D) Reducing client visit time by over 50%
A woman in her second trimester continues to smoke a pack of cigarettes a day despite stating that she understands why smoking is bad for her and for her fetus. Which action by the nurse is best?
A. Assess the patient for past trauma and abuse. B. Document the information in the patient's chart. C. Review prior teaching done regarding smoking. D. Show photos of babies born with abnormalities.
A bipolar client being maintained on lithium calls the nurse at the clinic to say he has had severe
diarrhea for 4 days. He mentions that he feels very weak and "kind of staggers" when he walks. He states his usual hand tremor has gotten worse. The nurse should advise a. having someone bring the client to the clinic immediately. b. restricting food and fluids for 24 hours and staying in bed. c. drinking a large glass of water with 1 teaspoon of salt added. d. taking over-the-counter antidiarrheal medication hourly until the diarrhea subsides.
The role of the nurse in family planning is to
a. Advise couples on which contraceptive to use. b. Educate couples on the various methods of contraception. c. Decide on the best method of contraception for the couple. d. Refer the couple to a reliable physician.