A patient with diabetes has had a cough for 1 week and has been prescribed a cough syrup (an expectorant). What special instructions should the nurse include in the patient teaching for this situation?
A) Wash hands before and after taking the medicine
B) Keep track of any gastrointestinal tract infections
C) Monitor glucose levels closely
D) Note the time the medicine is taken each day
C
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a. 500 mL b. 200 mL c. 400 mL d. 100 mL
A 69-year-old woman is saddened by her recent diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, which is a stressor that will make numerous demands on her life in the coming years. Which of the following actions demonstrates a problem-focused approach to this stressor?
A) Eliciting support and sympathy from her sister and neighbor B) Obtaining diabetic cookbooks and learning to change her cooking habits C) Seeking out a second opinion from another physician D) Deciding to make no lifestyle changes despite her new diagnosis
A parent is concerned about her 8-year-old child's recent behavior and calls the nurse for advice. According to the parent, her child is constantly crying, is not sleeping well, has withdrawn from activities, and does not want to attend school
Which should the nurse explore in more detail with the parent? 1. Bullying 2. Sexual abuse 3. Lead poisoning 4. Drug abuse
The nurse obtains vital signs for a 56-year-old patient who underwent surgery yesterday. Which finding(s) require(s) further assessment? Select all that apply
a. Blood pressure 110/64 mm Hg b. Pulse rate 118 beats/min c. Respiratory rate 35 breaths/min d. Oral temperature 98.6°F (37°C)