Medications for older adults are prescribed in lower doses and with less frequency to help prevent ________ and ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
cumulation, toxicity
Cumulation results when the body is unable to efficiently excrete drugs. Drugs build up in the body and this increase in concentration can lead to toxicity. To prevent cumulation and toxicity, drugs are prescribed in smaller doses and with less frequency.
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a. A code word to signal children that it is time to leave b. Phone numbers for the nearest shelter and crisis hotline c. Telling the spouse that she has a plan and will leave d. Collecting birth certificates and other essential documents e. Bringing a cell phone or change to make phone calls f. Obtaining a weapon to use as needed for self-defense
When conducting client-teaching sessions on dietary guidelines for Americans, a nurse should stress which of these approaches?
a. "Choose from three subgroups of vegetables each day." b. "Eat refrigerated leftovers within 7 to 10 days." c. "Consume 3 cups per day of fat-free or low-fat milk or milk products." d. "Wash all fresh fruits and vegetables with dishwashing liquid and cold water."
To determine cultural influences on a client's diet, the nurse should first:
a. Evaluate the client's weight gain during pregnancy. b. Assess the socioeconomic status of the client. c. Discuss the four food groups with the client. d. Identify the food preferences and methods of food preparation common to that culture.
The nurse needs to reposition a patient with a fractured leg. Which action should the nurse take when moving this patient?
1. making sure the extremity is supported distal to the fracture 2. disconnecting the weights from the balanced traction setup 3. supporting the extremity above and below the fracture 4. supporting the leg directly under the fracture