A patient has been prescribed zolpidem (Ambien) for short-term treatment of insomnia. Which of the following will the nurse include in a teaching plan for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) The drug should not be used for longer than 1 month.
B) It should be taken 1 hour to 90 minutes before going to bed.
C) The drug does not cause sleepiness in the morning.
D) One of the most common adverse effects of the drug is headache.
E) It is available in both quick-onset and continuous-release oral forms.
C, D, E
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For a patient with Addison's disease, what therapeutic goal does the nurse most expect?
A) Monitor vital signs closely B) Measure intake and output hourly C) Restoration of fluid and electrolyte balance D) Monitor hemodynamic pressures invasively
A client tells the nurse that he realizes he needs to eat better and take better care of his health since he is not getting any younger. The nurse realizes this client is describing which type of change?
a. Covert b. Overt c. Developmental d. Reactive
Which programs are funded by the Community Transformation Grant program? (Select all that apply.)
A) Tobacco-free living B) Physical activity C) Autism awareness D) Healthy eating E) Managing attention-deficit disorder
Calculate the amount to administer: ________. Ordered: Zofran 4 mg IM nowOn hand: Zofran 2 mg/mL
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).