Public law is developed by persons appointed to government administrative agencies that must enforce the laws passed by the legislature. The Social Security Act is an example of which type of law?
a. administrative c. criminal
b. constitutional d. statutory
A
Administrative law is developed by government administrative agencies, such as the Social Security Act.
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1. Encourage the patient to speak to the health care provider on her own behalf. 2. Tell the patient that the doctor does not need to know. 3. Offer to give the information to the doctor. 4. Tell the patient that if she does not take the medication, she might have more troubles in the future.
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a. She may stop taking the drug when she is seizure free for a year. b. Taking the medication will ensure that she no longer has seizures. c. She may need to discontinue the drug if serious side effects occur. d. She should be sure to use an effective contraceptive method.
The nurse is providing education to a patient with a history of insomnia. The health care provider prescribes zolpidem (Ambien). Which teaching point is important for the nurse to include in the medication teaching?
a. The possibility of cooking, eating, and walking during sleep b. The possibility of needing a higher dose due to female gender c. The possibility of increased appetite and weight gain d. The possibility of the urine turning blue-green