A 29-year-old man is taking minoxidil (Rogaine) for baldness. He calls the clinic and informs the nurse that he has been taking the drug at least 2 months and he has not seen any results
Which of the following would be appropriate advice for the nurse to give him?
A) Increase the number of times the medication is applied each day
B) Increase the dose of medication used in each application
C) Continue applying the prescribed amount of medication for at least 2 more months, twice daily
D) Discontinue the therapy and seek an alternative
C
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The nurse is teaching class for other staff members on safety measures implemented by the hospital to protect employees, and identifies which of the following?
1. Use of a needle-less system 2. Side rails on stretchers 3. Safety rails in client bathrooms 4. Client identification bands
Community health means meeting the:
a. collective needs of a group by identifying problems and managing interactions. b. needs of an individual within the commu-nity by identifying problems and manag-ing interactions. c. needs of the health care system within a population or area. d. needs of a population by identifying problems and managing interactions.
What should be done to prevent lice re-infestation after treatment?.
A. Shave the hair. B. Comb the infested hair to remove nits. C. All material coming in close contact with the patient should be thrown away. D. Inspect hair shafts daily for at least 1 week after treatment.
The parents of a child hospitalized with sickle cell anemia tell the nurse that they are concerned about narcotic analgesics causing addiction. The nurse should explain that narcotic analgesics:
a. Are often ordered but not usually needed. b. Rarely cause addiction because they are medically indicated. c. Are given as a last resort because of the threat of addiction. d. Are used only if other measures such as ice packs are ineffective.