A client asks the nurse how much vitamin C should be taken to prevent a cold. Which information should the nurse discuss with the client?
A. "Increase your dietary intake of Vitamin C as well as add an oral supplement."
B. "There is no proof that vitamin C prevents the common cold."
C. "Vitamin C is effective if you take the recommended daily allowance."
D. "Vitamin C must be taken prior to the onset of the cold to be most effective."
Answer: B
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a. "Avoid taking aspirin or aspirin-containing products." b. "Increase your intake of foods that are high in potassium." c. "Hold this medication if your pulse rate is below 80 beats/min." d. "Do not take this medication within 1 hour of taking an antacid."
Three key skills that enable nurses to function as agents of change, innovation, and transformation (Porter-O'Grady & Malloch, 2011; Curtin, 2011) are listed below. Which one is not correct?
a. communicating effectively b. establishing trust c. embracing organizational vision and values d. enabling quality and safe practices
The nurse caring for a client taking thiazide diuretics should be sure to observe for
a. decreased urine output. b. increased peristalsis. c. neurologic depression. d. neuromuscular irritability.
The nurse is caring for a patient who suddenly becomes confused and tries to remove an intravenous infusion. The nurse begins to develop a plan to care for the patient. Which nursing intervention should take priority?
a. Gather restraint supplies. b. Try alternatives to restraint. c. Assess the patient. d. Call the physician for a restraint order.