Sick Day Guidelines include all except the following:
1. Discontinuing all medications
2. Testing blood glucose levels frequently
3. Drinking liquids containing carbohydrates and electrolytes if vomiting
4. Increasing fluid intake
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1. I 2. II 3. III 4. IV
The nurse takes the right arm and the right leg blood pressure with the correct size cuff and subtracts the leg systolic pressure from the arm systolic pressure. The nurse does this to figure out:
a. the pressure gradient across a coarctation of the aorta b. the degree of functioning of the mitral valve c. if there is some obstruction such as a thrombus in the arterial system d. if there is an impairment in circulation between the arm and leg
During the working phase of a therapeutic relationship, which of the following actions by the nurse would best help the client to explore problems?
A) Comparing past and present coping strategies B) Encouraging the client to clarify feelings and behavior C) Identifying possible solutions for the client's problems D) Referring the client to a self-help group
The induction phase of active tuberculosis therapy:
1. begins after the continuation phase is completed. 2. comprises the first 2 months of drug treatment. 3. generally consists of a single active agent. 4. lasts 4 to 6 months.