A hospitalized client requests a small inflated donut to sit on to relieve pressure. The client explains having used one during a previous illness. What response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) "I will obtain the device for you."
B) "I will need to get an order from the physician."
C) "Using the donut can cause skin breakdown."
D) "You will need to wait until discharge and use this at home."
C
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What should the nurse include in the teaching plan about this medication? a. It is a substitute for insulin and acts by directly stimulating glucose uptake into the cell. b. It does not cause the hypoglycemic reactions that may occur with insulin use. c. It is thought to stimulate insulin production and increase sensitivity to insulin at receptor sites. d. It lowers blood sugar by inhibiting glucagon release from the liver, preventing gluconeogenesis.
Health care providers may recommend that clients have all of their prescriptions filled at the same pharmacy. Which of the following is the reason? _______________
a. The cost of medications is lower if one pharmacy is used. b. It allows checking for incompatibility of prescribed drugs. c. There is less paperwork for the client's insurance provider. d. It allows monitoring of blood levels of some drugs.
Transdermal opioid administration is indicated for a client in which of the following situations?
a. The exact dosing of medication is required. b. Oral medication cannot be tolerated. c. Pain is predictable, as in postsurgical clients. d. Pain is continuous, and high dosage is required.
A school nurse is working with teachers in helping them address the developmental needs of grade school students, according to Erikson's theory of industry versus inferiority. The nurse suggests which of the following activities?
A) Providing time for running and playing sports, such as basketball, to increase gross motor skills B) Presenting diversity in culture and practices as part of classroom study C) Helping them develop skills needed in the adult world, like allowance budgeting D) Allowing "pretend" time during their classes, like dress-up or role playing