A client is prescribed the decongestant oxymetazoline (Afrin) nasal spray. What should the nurse teach the client?
a. Take this drug at bedtime as a sleep aid.
b. Directly spray away from the nasal septum and gently sniff.
c. This drug may be used in maintenance treatment for asthma.
d. Limit the drug to 5 days of use to prevent rebound nasal congestion.
Answer: d. Limit the drug to 5 days of use to prevent rebound nasal congestion.
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A) allow patient to choose the flavor of nutritional drink. B) wash the patient's face for him/her. C) assist the patient with a bedpan or urinal. D) style the patient's hair.
According to established standards, nurses must frequently assess patients experiencing pain. The most appropriate action for the nurse to take when assessing a patient's pain is which of the following?
a. Ask what precipitates pain. b. Question the patient about the location of the pain. c. Offer the patient a pain scale to objectify the patient's response. d. Use closed-ended questions to find out about the patient's sensations.
The nurse is providing care for a client who experienced several fractures as a result of spousal abuse. Which intervention is the most appropriate to include when planning care for the client?
A) Assist the client to devise a safety or escape plan. B) Encourage the client to take charge of the situation. C) Offer to contact outpatient services if the client promises not to return home after discharge. D) Make it clear to the spouse that the couple needs to see a therapist.
Acculturation changes the diet of most cultures. How could Mexican American cooking methods be made healthier?
A) Decrease the use of whole milk. C) Decrease the use of oil or lard. B) Decrease the use of chili peppers. D) Decrease the use of margarine.