An organization called Practice Green Health has been created to educate health care professionals about pollution prevention opportunities. How can a nurse best help this organization meet its goals?
A) By reusing items such as gloves as often as possible
B) By recycling as much nonhazardous waste as possible
C) By sterilizing syringes rather than disposing of them
D) By opposing the use of radioactive materials in hospitals
B
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A client is prescribed sulfinpyrazone 400 mg by mouth in two divided doses. The pharmacy sends 0.1 gram tablets. How many tablets should the client receive for each dose?
a. 1 tablet c. 2 1/2 tablets b. 2 tablets d. 4 tablets
Type 1 diabetics who are well-controlled can consume alcohol without adversely affecting their blood glucose, if they drink in moderation and drink with meals instead of between meals. Why are they advised to drink with meals?
A) They are less likely to consume too much alcohol when it is taken with meals. B) It aids in the digestion of food when consumed at the same time. C) It increases the risk of hypoglycemia when consumed between meals. D) Taken with meals, it tends to cause people to eat less.
A 70-year-old patient who has had a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is being discharged from the hospital today,
The nurse determines that additional instruction is needed when the patient says which of the following? a. "I should call the doctor if I have incontinence at home." b. "I will avoid driving until I get approval from my doctor." c. "I will increase fiber and fluids in my diet to prevent constipation." d. "I should continue to schedule yearly appointments for prostate exams."
An example of managed care is:
a. Medicare b. Medicaid c. Medical savings accounts d. Health maintenance organizations