A nurse is instructing a patient concerning a newly prescribed drug. Which of the following should be included to help improve patient compliance and safety?
A) A list of pharmacies where the drug can be obtained
B) Measures to alleviate any discomfort associated with adverse effects
C) The cost of the brand drug compared with the generic form
D) Statistics related to phase III of testing for the prescribed drug
B
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a. Number of days since exposure b. Recent travel history c. Types of chronic diseases present d. Whether others became ill
During an assessment the nurse is concerned that a patient is at risk for developing laryngeal cancer. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical decision?
Select all that apply. 1. The patient works in a steel mill. 2. The patient is a 68-year-old African American male. 3. The patient smokes two packs of cigarettes a day. 4. The patient eats a salad every night with dinner. 5. The patient drinks beer and whiskey every night.
What does the nurse include in a teaching plan for a woman of childbearing age who is prescribed a statin drug?
a. "These drugs should not be taken during pregnancy, but are safe to use when breastfeeding." b. "Statins are pregnancy category X drugs and should not be taken while pregnant or breastfeeding." c. "Because these drugs control fats produced by the liver, they will help control weight gain during pregnancy." d. "You can take these drugs during pregnancy as long as you do not have a history of muscle or liver problems."
To derive the theoretical framework of psychiatric nursing, knowledge from which sciences is included? (Select all that apply.)
a. Psychosocial b. Biophysical c. Personality behavior d. Human behavior e. Psychodynamics f. Psychobiology