The client is given a prescription for hormone replacement therapy (HRT). She asks the nurse, "What type of side effects or consequences should I expect from taking this medicine?" The nurse's best response would be: "You may
A. Notice chest pains initially that will subside."
B. Experience irregular, heavy menstrual bleeding."
C. Notice some intermittent abdominal cramping."
D. Have a decrease in vaginal dryness."
D
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A client with severe anxiety who has been pacing the hall suddenly begins to run, shouting "I'm
going to explode!" over and over. The nurse who has been walking with him should a. run after the client and call out for the client to stop running. b. capture him in a basket hold when he runs back up the hall. c. ask "I'm not sure what you mean. Give me an example.". d. assemble a show of force and state "We will help you regain control.".
When a patient is dying, the nursing assistant can help the family and patient the most by
A) asking them questions about the patient and how the illness started. B) trying to cheer them up by talking to them. C) maintaining a concerned and efficient approach to your work. D) telling them about the details of the patient's condition.
The process of the chemically changing a drug is called metabolism or biotransformation. Alteration in which organ would greatly affect this process?
A. stomach B. kidney C. liver D. large intestines
In a hospital setting, when the patient presents for care he/she is:
What will be an ideal response?