When administering medications which of the following should be done?
A. Crush tablets so they are easier to swallow.
B. Help a patient who has trouble swallowing pills.
C. Explain what you are doing.
D. Help older patients with eyedrops.
Answer: C
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a. Provide six mini-meals throughout the day. b. Be sure to include milk and cheese daily in the diet. c. Limit the fluid intake in order to increase the appetite. d. Prepare larger meals of fibrous foods.
A patient was admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis 1 hour ago and is on an insulin drip. Suddenly, the nurse notices frequent premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) on the electrocardiogram. The expected intervention would be to
a. administer a lidocaine bolus. b. administer a lidocaine drip. c. synchronize cardioversion. d. evaluate electrolytes.
Fluid that lubricates articular cavities is called:
a. blood. b. synovial fluid. c. mucus. d. cerumen.
Which of the following goals would be appropriate for a client dealing with a fecal elimination problem like diarrhea?
A) Client will increase the amount of sugar in the diet. B) Client will defecate regularly. C) Client will limit fluid intake. D) Client will regain normal stool consistency.