Dissatisfaction with conventional medicine is attributed to an increase use of complementary and alternative medicine
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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When the next dose is due, what will the nurse do? a. Administer the drug and tell the patient to report further nausea. b. Hold the drug and notify the provider of the patient's symptoms. c. Report the symptoms of nausea to the MEDWATCH program. d. Request an order for an antiemetic to counter this drug's effects.
A patient is admitted to an acute care facility with an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which of the following nursing diagnoses would the nurse place as the least priority when planning care?
a. Ineffective Coping c. Ineffective Breathing Pattern b. Risk for Infection d. Knowledge Deficit
The client has been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's dementia. What cholinesterase inhibitor is most likely to be ordered for this client?
a. Ambenonium chloride (Mytelase) b. Bethanechol chloride (Urecholine) c. Atropine sulfate d. Donepezil (Aricept)
A school nurse is bringing a group of students to a nursing home for a social exchange project. Before the students arrive, the nurse reminds them to do what when speaking to the residents?
1. Speak as loud as they can. 2. Speak into the residents' ears. 3. Write out what they want to say on a piece of paper. 4. Speak distinctly, while facing the residents.