When the nurse considers the timing of a drug dose, which factor is appropriate to consider when deciding when to give a drug?
a. The patient's ability to swallow
b. The patient's height
c. The patient's last meal
d. The patient's allergies
ANS: C
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a. Cultural awareness. b. Cultural sensitivity. c. Acculturation. d. Cultural marginality.
A student nurse prepares a list of teaching topics for a patient with a new diagnosis of breast cancer. Which item should the charge nurse suggest that the student nurse omit from the teaching topic list about breast cancer diagnostic testing?
a. CA 15-3 level testing b. HER-2 receptor testing c. Estrogen receptor testing d. Oncotype DX assay testing
A patient on antihypertensive medication has no insurance, three children, and reports feeling great and exercising daily. What should the nurse include in this patient's teaching plan to promote compliance?
a. Encourage increased rest periods. b. Provide names of support groups. c. Refer the patient for financial assistance. d. Schedule an annual physical examination.