The nurse is providing education to a group of patients interested in complementary medicine. Which teaching point should the nurse include as priority education for the group?
A. "Understand the use of any herb before taking it."
B. "Stop taking any herb if you note any adverse effects."
C. "Read the directions and labels of all herbs before taking."
D. "Confirm with your healthcare provider that any herbs you take will not interact with prescribed medications."
Ans: D. "Confirm with your healthcare provider that any herbs you take will not interact with prescribed medications."
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a. The degree of correlation between the measure of the concept and some future measure of the same concept b. The degree of correlation of two measures of the same concept administered at the same time c. The extent to which a test measures a theoretical construct or trait d. The representativeness of the items to measure a specific concept
The difference between a nurse practitioner's charge of $45 for an office visit and the insurance company's payment of $34 is:
a. A contractual allowance. b. A profit. c. A flat rate. d. Revenue.
The nurse is caring for a client with a new diagnosis of hypertension and no other conditions. Which medication prescription should the nurse anticipate as the first treatment option?
1. A calcium channel blocker 2. A thiazide-type diuretic 3. An ACE inhibitor 4. A beta blocker
MC A client-centered goal of case management is
A. Decreased paperwork. B. Cost containment and cost-efficiency. C. Financial viability. D. Improved quality of life.