The nurse is reviewing a patient's medication
list and notes that sitagliptin (Januvia) is ordered. The nurse will question an additional order for which drug or drug class?
a. Glitazone
b. Insulin
c. Metformin (Glucophage)
d. Sulfonylurea
ANS: B
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The diagnostic test allowing direct observation of portions of the intestinal tract is the
A) colonoscopy. B) decubitus abdominal film. C) gastrointestinal endoscopy. D) barium contrast study.
The job description of the staff nurse states the nurse is responsible for attending hospital committee meetings as assigned. The nurse manager asking the staff member to attend a risk management meeting is an example of which concept?
1. Work assignment 2. Overdelegation 3. Ineffective delegation 4. Transfer of authority
Which statements are true regarding Leininger's Sunrise Model? (Select all that apply.)
1. The model was produced by Leininger to depict her theory of cultural care diversity and universality. 2. The model defines ethnicity as a consciousness of belonging. 3. The social factors are addressed within environmental contexts, language expressions, and ethnohistory. 4. The model emphasizes that health and care are influenced by elements of the social structure, such as technology, religious and philosophical factors, and cultural values among other elements. 5. The model consists of concentric circles with starting with an outlying rim representing the global society.
The home care nurse is making a follow-up visit to a client who had total hip replacement surgery 2 weeks ago. Which statement made by the client indicates a need for clarification regarding postoperative routine?
A. "My daughter helps me put on my elastic hose every day." B. "Even though I'm using a walker, I still have a limp." C. "Now that I'm stronger, I no longer need the raised toilet seat." D. "Each day I try to increase my walking time by at least 10 minutes."