A middle-aged female patient taking digoxin for a heart condition is complaining about the effectiveness of her medication
Upon explaining to the nurse that she takes no other medications but regularly takes herbal supplements, the nurse suspects the problem may be the herb
1. Ginger.
2. Saw palmetto.
3. Ginseng.
4. Peppermint oil.
ANS: 3
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ANS:
The charge nurse is reviewing an incident with a staff nurse in which an older client was injured after a fall. Which statement made by the nurse would require immediate intervention by the charge nurse?
1. "The client fell during shift report." 2. "The client fell after getting up from the chair." 3. "The client was instructed to call if they needed help out of bed." 4. "The client was trying to reach for their walker to get to the bathroom."
A registered nurse (RN) works on a unit with other registered nurses, licensed practical nurses (LPN), and nursing assistive technicians. Usually a RN, LPN, and nursing assistive technician provide direct care for a group of patients. The RN coordinates all of the care the others provide. Which type of nursing care delivery models is the RN using?
a. Team nursing b. Case management c. Primary nursing d. Total patient care
The nurse is teaching a group of patients with allergic rhinitis about the use of their medications. What would be the most essential information to give these patients about preventing possible drug interactions?
A) Over-the-counter (OTC) medications are safe to use. B) Use only one pharmacy so the pharmacist can check drug interactions. C) Read drug labels before taking OTC medications. D) Ask the pharmacy tech for assistance in selecting an OTC medication.