During an assessment interview, a patient discloses the daily use of St. John's wort in addition to prescription drugs. The nurse would be concerned that the herb can:
a. accelerate metabolism of some drugs.
b. enhance the effects of cardiac drugs.
c. counteract the beneficial effects of CNS depressants.
d. increase the risk of bleeding.
a
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A) Applesauce B) Avocados C) Broccoli D) Sweet potatoes E) Spinach F) Carrots
Karen, a 26-year-old woman, has come for preconception counseling and asks about caring for her cat as she has heard that she "should not touch the cat during pregnancy". The clinic nurse's best response is:
A) It is best if someone other than you changes the cat's litter pan during pregnancy so that you have no risk of toxoplasmosis during pregnancy. B) It is important to have someone else change the litter pan during pregnancy and also avoid consuming raw vegetables. C) Have you had any "flu-like" symptoms since you got your cat? If so, you may have already had toxoplasmosis and there is nothing to worry about. D) Toxoplasmosis is a concern during pregnancy so it is important to have someone else change the cat's litter pan and also avoid consuming uncooked meat.
A public health nurse is discussing disaster planning with family. What suggestions can be made to help them be prepared? (Select all that apply.)
a. Discuss probable disasters in the area. b. Create a family disaster preparedness kit. c. Establish family emergency communica-tion. d. Only prepare if there is a guarantee of a disaster in the area. e. Create an evacuation plan.
A child diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder had this nursing diagnosis: impaired social interaction related to excessive neuronal activity as evidenced by aggression and demanding behavior with others
Which finding indicates the plan of care was effective? The child: a. has an improved ability to identify anxiety and use self-control strategies. b. has increased expressiveness in communication with others. c. shows increased responsiveness to authority figures. d. engages in cooperative play with other children.