The nurse giving an iron preparation in capsule form will improve its absorption by giving the patient extra:
a. orange juice.
b. milk products.
c. water.
d. caffeine drinks.
ANS: A
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The clinic nurse is culturally sensitive when, while assessing the pregnant patient, he asks about: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. The family's expectations of the healthcare system. 2. Which cultural practices should be incorporated into care. 3. Any alternative healer who should be consulted. 4. Positive consequences of the patient's healthcare beliefs. 5. The patient's giving up her practices and adopting the practices of the dominant culture.
The nurse is using I-SBAR to provide a report to an intensive care nurse for a client transfer. Which statements indicate that the nurse is using this communication technique appropriately?
1. "Mr. Collins has a history of peptic ulcer disease." 2. "Hi Susan, my name is Janie and I've been taking care of Mr. Collins all day." 3. "It's no wonder he's bleeding from his stomach; he drinks a six pack of beer every day." 4. "Late this morning Mr. Collins became nauseated and vomited 250 mL of bright red emesis." 5. "He has bowel sounds in all 4 quadrants, is not experiencing any pain, but has a heart rate of 110 and blood pressure of 98/50 mm Hg."
Which of the following sleep promotion interventions for a client with insomnia should be implemented first?
A) Encouraging the client to consider stopping smoking B) Instructing the client to keep regular bedtimes and rising times C) Encouraging the client to take frequent naps D) Administering prescribed sleep medications
A patient develops alopecia related to doxorubicin (Adriamycin) therapy. Which statement explains this side effect?
a. Antibiotics stop all hair growth. b. Bone marrow suppression prevents nourishment of hair follicles. c. Uric acid collects in hair cells. d. Antineoplastics such as Adriamycin attack all rapidly dividing cells.