Standard precautions protect patients from picking up pathogens from the workers.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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The nurse is providing education for a patient with peptic ulcer disease resulting from chronic nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use who will begin a prescription of misoprostol (Cytotec)
The nurse evaluates that the patient understands the actions of this drug when he or she says it does what? A) Reduces the stomach's volume of hydrochloric acid B) Increases the speed of gastric emptying C) Protects the stomach's lining D) Increases lower esophageal sphincter pressure
The nurse manager understands that the three Ps associated with client education are philosophy, priority, and performance. Effective client education programs start with a shared philosophy that such programs are worth the investment
Evidence of a philosophic commitment to client teaching is best represented by: a. Investing time and energy in teaching clients. b. Developing teaching skills among the nursing staff. c. Assuming that clients lack the knowledge they need. d. Having a teaching checklist on clients' charts.
A client admitted with chest pain is being evaluated for a myocardial infarction (MI). Which of the following comments made by the client would best indicate the pain is angina rather than an MI?
A) "The pain went away when I took a nap." B) "I took nitroglycerin but the pain was not relieved." C) "I was very short of breath and sweating with the pain." D) "The pain started when I was watching television."
The physician writes an order for a medication to be given SL tid. How should the nurse administer the prescribed medication order to the client?
1. Subcutaneous three times per day 2. Subcutaneous four times per day 3. Sublingual three times per day 4. Sublingual four times per day