A patient is being treated for respiratory infection. He is a recovering alcoholic and has impaired liver function. The nurse will instruct the patient to be especially cautious when taking
A) an elixir.
B) a tablet.
C) a syrup.
D) a troche.
A
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A 70-year-old man with diabetes mellitus is taking metoprolol (Lopressor) to manage his hypertension. The nurse would be sure to instruct the patient to
A) take his pulse at least four times a day. B) weigh himself once a week at the same time of the day. C) avoid smoke-filled rooms. D) understand the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia.
The daughter of a client with AD who is receiving cholinesterase inhibitor therapy tells the nurse that her father has been getting more and more clumsy lately, saying, "He's almost fallen several times and he often gets out of bed at night
That's when I'm most concerned that he will fall." The daughter reports that his appetite is fair and that he takes his medication as prescribed. When developing the client's plan of care, the nurse would identify which nursing diagnosis as the priority? A) Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements B) Risk for Injury C) Ineffective Self Health Management D) Deficient Knowledge: drug therapy
In providing anticipatory guidance to parents whose child will soon be entering kindergarten, which is a critical factor in preparing a child for kindergarten entry?
a. The child's ability to sit still b. The child's sense of learned helplessness c. The parent's interactions and responsiveness to the child d. Attending a preschool program
The family of a mechanically ventilated patient receiving a chest tube asks why the tube is necessary. How should the nurse respond?
1. "The chest tube helps to decompress the lung and prevents further complications." 2. "The chest tube helps the patient breathe more easily when on a ventilator." 3. "The chest tube is an elective procedure that many physicians like to perform." 4. "Placement of the chest tube requires surgery."