Which information should the nurse include in the education for a client prescribed scopolamine for motion sickness?
A. Take an initial dose of the prescription 1 day prior to travel.
B. Limit periods of movement after you take your prescription.
C. Take your prescription 20 to 60 minutes prior to travel.
D. Take your prescription in the evening or at bedtime.
Answer: C
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a. Molecules of carbohydrate b. All the essential amino acids c. A high fat content d. A soluble fiber
The American Nurses Association (ANA ) has adopted a code of ethics for professional nurses. Which of the following best describes the ANA code of ethics?
1. Serves as legal standards for professional practice 2. Reflects legal judgments in professional practice 3. Provides standards for professional practice 4. Alleviates suffering for those cared for by professional nurses
A client is to undergo an invasive procedure by a physician. The client is questioning some of the terminology in the consent form. Which of the following is the appropriate response by the nurse?
1. "Just sign the form, and I'll make sure your physician talks to you before he begins the procedure." 2. "I'll explain whatever you don't understand." 3. "You should have asked your physician when he was in here." 4. "I'll call your physician back in the room to answer your questions."
Compare the blood pressure throughout the systemic vasculature, and select the true statement.
A. Pressure is highest in the arterioles and lowest in the venules. B. The largest pressure decrease occurs across the arterioles, indicating that they are the site of highest vascular resistance. C. Pressure is highest in the large veins and lowest in the large arteries. D. The largest pressure decrease occurs across the capillaries, indicating that they are the site of highest vascular resistance.