Juanita presents to the clinic with a complaint of headaches off and on for months. She reports they feel like someone is "squeezing" her head. She occasionally takes Tylenol for the pain, but usually just "toughs it out."
Initial treatment for tension headache includes asking her to keep a headache diary and a prescription for:
1. Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
2. Naproxen (Aleve)
3. Ergotamine (Ergostat)
4. Tylenol with codeine (Tylenol #3)
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Which type of liability insurance covers only situations in which the incident occurred and the claim was made while the policy was in effect?
a. Claims made policy c. An employment coverage policy b. Occurrence policy d. A "tail" policy
A nurse has to move a weak client from the bed to the wheelchair to take the client to the x-ray unit of the healthcare facility. Which precaution should the nurse first take when assisting the client from the bed to the wheelchair?
A) Check for the presence of an IV, a catheter, or other equipment. B) Put a transfer belt along the client's waist if the client is heavy. C) Lock the wheels of the bed and wheelchair. D) Place the wheelchair on the client's strong side.