A client who has been newly diagnosed with hypertension asks the nurse how long medication must be taken. The nurse knows the client requires more teaching when the client responds:
1. "I will stop the medication when I am feeling better.".
2. "I will likely need to continue the medication for the rest of my life,"
3. "I will take my medication as instructed.".
4. "I may need to be on different types of medication.".
"I will stop the medication when I am feeling better.".
Rationale: A client with hypertension will likely require medication for the rest of his or her life unless there are other lifestyle changes that impact the blood pressure or condition. The client should not stop the medication when feeling better. Taking the medication as instructed will ensure the greatest likelihood of a positive response to the medicine. The client may need to be on different medications all at once or have the medications changed throughout the course of a treatment regimen.
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A patient asks the nurse the best way to prevent traveler's diarrhea. The nurse will provide which recommendation to the patient?
a. "Ask your provider for prophylactic antibiotics." b. "Drink bottled water and eat only well-cooked meats." c. "Eat fresh, raw fruits and vegetables." d. "Take loperamide (Imodium) every day."
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A) Only about 5% of physicians practice in rural America despite the fact that nearly one-fourth of the population lives in these areas. B) Although only one-third of all motor vehicle accidents occur in rural areas, two-thirds of the deaths attributed to these accidents occur on rural roads. C) Rural residents are nearly three times more likely to die from unintentional injuries other than motor vehicle accidents than are urban residents. D) Abuse of alcohol and use of smokeless tobacco is a significant problem among rural adults.
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1. Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder 2. Schizoid personality 3. Borderline personality disorder 4. Antisocial personality disorder