The LPN is explaining the patient’s medication to her during a teaching session. The LPN emphasizes what the body does to the drug once the patient takes it. This is known as which of the following?
A. pharmacotherapeutics
B. pharmacodynamics
C. pharmacokinetics
D. pharmacology
C. pharmacokinetics
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The nurse is counseling a 52-year-old male about the risk factors of hypertension. Which of the following should the nurse list as risk factors for primary hypertension?
A) Obesity, high intake of sodium, and saturated fat B) Diabetes mellitus and oral contraceptives C) Metabolic syndrome and smoking D) Renal disease and coarctation of the aorta
The nurse is caring for a patient who returned from the tropics 2 weeks ago. The patient has been diagnosed with lymphangitis and is experiencing lymphedema. You are aware that the lymphedema may be due to what?
A) Obstructed lymph vessels B) Sensitivity to antibiotics C) Excessive lymph is the vascular space D) Improper anticoagulant use
The nurse removes the client's hydrocolloid dressing and observes minimal clear and watery drainage. Which should the nurse implement?
1. Evaluate for leukocytosis. 2. Change to foam dressing. 3. Collaborate with provider. 4. Document serous drainage.
In order to best address the educational needs of a patient diagnosed with cognitive impairment, the teaching plan should incorporate which strategy?
a. Repetition of both the information and practice opportunities b. Use of music therapy for reducing anxiety while learning c. Providing specific patient-focused instructions for attainment of outcomes d. Asking the patient to verbally repeat the information using his or her own words