In looking through the history of nursing, which geographical area was noted for nursing interventions that formed the root of holistic nursing?
A)
East
B)
China
C)
Egypt
D)
Babylon
A
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The patient with rheumatoid arthritis is prescribed an immunosuppressant drug. The patient asks the nurse what this drug is for. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "The doctor prescribes these drugs to strengthen your immune system." b. "The drug inhibits your immune system's normal response." c. "These medications are used to prevent organ rejection." d. "This medication will strengthen your joints and repair any joint damage."
During a nursing assessment, which question by the nurse allows for greater clarification and additional discussion with the patient?
a. "Are you allergic to penicillin?" b. "What medications do you take?" c. "Have you had a reaction to this drug?" d. "Are you taking this medication with meals?"
The nurse is providing care to a patient. Which of the following interventions could be considered applied research?
1. Trying different skin preparations to find the one that will hold the ostomy device the best. 2. Measuring the patient's blood pressure for orthostatic hypotension changes. 3. Assisting the patient to ambulate. 4. Measuring the patient's intake and output.
A patient who is about to begin taking the atypical antipsychotic medication clozapine (Clozaril) is concerned about side effects. What information will the nurse include when teaching the patient about this medication?
a. "You are more likely to experience dry mouth, constipation, and urinary retention." b. "You may experience weight gain, drowsiness, and headaches." c. "You will not experience extrapyramidal side effects with this medication." d. "You will not need frequent lab work while taking this medication."