The nurse is conducting a health history on a patient who presents with epistaxis. Which questions are appropriate by the nurse? Select all that apply
1) "Have you had similar congestion before?"
2) "When is the congestion at its worst?"
3) "At what age did you have your first nosebleed?"
4) "Can you describe a typical nosebleeding episode?'
5) "Do you have a personal or family history of hypertension?"
ANS: 3, 4, 5
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A) "Give the drug three times a day: morning, midday, and after school.". B) "This drug may cause drowsiness, so be careful when doing things.". C) "Some increase in appetite may occur, so watch how much you eat.". D) "Take this drug every day in the morning when you wake up.".
Which event or condition is most likely to result in chronic pain?
a. Severe headache associated with a spinal tap b. Insertion of a needle for intravenous (IV) therapy c. Hip replacement surgery d. Osteoarthritis
Which of the following is a planning and budgeting management function?
a. Create a vision b. Build teams and coalitions c. Setting timetables d. Aligning people
What is an important teaching point for patients receiving warfarin therapy?
A. Eat double the amount of Vitamin K rich foods (asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale) B. Use Ensure or Boost as a dietary supplement if needed (Rationale-Vitamin K is often added to these protein supplement drinks) C. Eat the same amount of food each week that are rich in vitamin K (asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale)