Extreme care must be used when _________ doses for high-alert medications
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The dietitian is giving an inservice to the nurses on your unit. Many of your elderly patients experience poor wound healing after surgery. The dietitian has determined that these patients require more protein in their diet
The nurses are aware that enzymes are essential in the digestion of nutrients. What is the enzyme that initiates the digestion of protein? A) Pepsin B) Intrinsic factor C) Lipase D) Amylase
A client is newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. When planning a teaching session to review insulin administration with this client, the nurse should
a. pick times for teaching when energy levels are low. b. schedule teaching sessions during hospital visiting hours. c. reserve a block of time for health teaching. d. provide the client with extensive information during 30-minute intervals.
Which is the most appropriate response for the nurse when parents say that "living with this disease our child has is really hard; it's not fair"?
a. "Tell me about what is hard for you.". b. "I know exactly how you must feel.". c. "I know a local support group for families.". d. "I am going to ask the grief counselor to meet with you.".
A 40-year-old patient infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) asks the nurse why the new drug maraviroc (Selzentry) is not being prescribed for her. What is the nurse's best re-sponse?
a. "This drug is very expensive and your insurance may not cover it." b. "This drug can cause birth defects and should not be prescribed for anyone who is pregnant or might become pregnant." c. "This drug is very toxic to the heart and lungs. It is prescribed only for patients who are young and have no other health problems." d. "This drug is not effective against all HIV subtypes and the HIV causing your infection does not have the target for this drug."