A client with an HIV infection is receiving zidovudine (Retrovir). The nurse counsels the client about the major problem with this medication, which is/are
a. cost.
b. long-term administration schedule.
c. noncompliance with its complex regimen.
d. side effects.
C
Noncompliance relative to the complexity of the regimen is the major concern about the use of this drug.
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A) Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) B) Montelukast (Singulair) C) Albuterol sulfate (Ventolin) D) Epinephrine
The nurse observes a client with an onset of heart failure having rapid, shallow breathing at a rate of 32 breaths/minute. What blood gas analysis does the nurse anticipate finding initially?
A) Metabolic acidosis B) Metabolic alkalosis C) Respiratory acidosis D) Respiratory alkalosis
What do the responsibilities of the nurse manager include?
a. Planning and organizing how nursing care can most effectively be delivered on the nursing unit b. Establishing the nursing care standards to be implemented on the unit c. Developing educational programs to assist staff to meet licensure requirements d. Assisting staff to adhere to organizational policies and procedures
The nurse leader of a large long-term care facility is aware that different leadership styles are appropriate in different situations. Which situation should warrant the application of authoritarian leadership principles?
A) The existing process of making nursing assignments needs to be reexamined. B) It has just come to the attention of staff that a resident is missing. C) The nurse manager has been informed that there will be a budget reduction for the next year. D) There have been communication problems between nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel in recent weeks.