The nurse is educating a patient who has a new prescription for methimazole (Tapazole). Which instruction is most important for the nurse to include?
a. "Double the next medication dose if the previous dose is forgotten."
b. "Take the medication on a strict sche-dule."
c. "Ask the pharmacist for a less expensive generic substitute."
d. "The medication is approved for use in pregnant women."
B
All replacement hormone drugs should be taken on a strict schedule. Doubling up and taking a substitute drug interfere with the effectiveness of the therapy. Pregnant women should not take this drug because of risk for fetal damage.
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Which of the following principles that underlie a gerontological nurse's practice is most in need of reexamination and modification?
A) Nursing older adults requires a unique data and knowledge set. B) Aiming for wholeness in physical, social, spiritual, and psychological health is a realistic goal. C) The aging process is a natural and unavoidable part of human life. D) Health outcomes among older adults can be equal to those of younger populations.
The most difficult to change is:
a. attitudes. b. group behavior. c. knowledge. d. individual behavior.
A patient with Alzheimer's disease has a dressing and grooming self-care deficit. Designate the appropriate interventions to include in the patient's plan of care. Select all that apply
a. Provide clothing with elastic and hook-and-loop closures. b. Label clothing with the patient's name and the name of the item. c. Administer antianxiety medication before bathing and dressing. d. Provide necessary items, and direct the patient to proceed independently. e. If the patient resists, use distraction and then try again after a short interval.
After completing the first draft of a manuscript on the educational experiences of student nurses, a nurse researcher is in need of proofreading. Which of the following is the best choice for performing this role?
A) A professional proofreader with experience in the publishing industry B) Reviewers from the journal to which the nurse will submit the manuscript C) Nursing educators who are currently teaching nursing students D) Colleagues who have expertise in the area as well as those who do not