The instruction "Apply as needed" is given only for drugs that carry no danger of ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
overdose
The instruction "Apply as needed" is given only for drugs that carry no danger of overdose. Reapply the medication whenever symptoms flare up, or when the thin film of drug has worn off or has been absorbed into the skin.
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When reviewing ear assessment, a student nurse would learn that the cone of light should be visible where on the tympanic membrane?
A) Anterior proximal quadrant B) Anterior superior quadrant C) Anterior medial quadrant D) Anterior inferior quadrant
A client with glaucoma is prescribed latanoprost (Xalatan). The nurse instructs the client that this medication, a prostaglandin analog, is used for glaucoma because it:
1. is thought to protect neurons from injury. 2. enhances the outflow of aqueous humor. 3. decreases the production of aqueous humor by the ciliary body. 4. has a relatively short duration of action, and adverse effects can be limited.
The nurse, planning an educational session for adult clients, should include which andragogic concepts?
1. People move from dependence to independence with maturity. 2. Previous experiences can be used as a resource for learning. 3. Learning is related to an immediate need or problem. 4. Learning is reinforced by prompt feedback. 5. Adults are oriented to learning when the material is useful sometime in the future.
A 62-year-old woman is being seen for a routine physical exam and states, "I've really slowed down this year; I'm feeling my age." Which of the following comments by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. "Mild diabetes often develops with age; I'll see if the doctor wants me to check your blood sugar." b. "Aging causes the basal metabolic rate to change, and it's often normal to have less energy, but you should still mention it to the doctor." c. "You're probably feeling tired because your body increases the release of growth hormone as you age." d. "A decrease in parathyroid hormone secretion occurs with age, and that can make you feel tired. The doctor may want to check your calcium levels."