When a nurse is teaching a client for whom Parnate, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, has been prescribed, which of these instructions is essential?
a. Drink plenty of fluids.
b. Get at least 8 hours of sleep daily.
c. Do not take any medications unless they are prescribed by a health care provider.
d. The drug is contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
C
Potentially fatal hypertensive crisis can occur when taking this medication in combination with foods and other medications. Do not take any medications unless they are prescribed by a health care provider.
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a. Wheat b. Oats c. Barley d. Rice
According to psychoanalytic theory, treatment of symptoms should involve which nursing action?
A. Modifying client behaviors by manipulating the environment B. Expressing empathy and presenting reality C. Encouraging the client to note cause and effects of actions D. Recognizing and discussing the client's use of ego defense mechanisms
The nurse is teaching a client about the pharmacological management of angina. The nurse plans to include which points in the client teaching?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The medications increase the heart rate. 2. The medications dilate the veins so that the heart receives less blood. 3. The medications cause the heart to contract with less force. 4. The medications increase blood pressure. 5. The medications increase the ability of the body to produce red blood cells.
Type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed, even if risk factors are controlled.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)