The patient, Joan Divine, asks you to refill her prescription for Cymbalta. Looking at her profile, which of the following medication will you refill?
a. chlorpromazine
b. thioridazine
c. methylphenidate
d. duloxetine
Answer: d. duloxetine
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When formulating a nursing diagnosis for a client, what must the home health nurse consider?
1. The needs of the client, needs of the client's family, and the characteristics of the home. 2. The needs of the client and the caregivers of the client. 3. The current needs of the client and any potential "at risk" needs. 4. The community the client lives in and any potential risks for the client.
An older patient with dementia is referred for adult day services (ADS). The patient's daughter asks the nurse about the benefits of ADS. The nurse considers which of the following in formu-lating a response? (Select all that apply.)
a. ADS are designed to provide social and some health services for older adults. b. ADS are covered under Medicare Part B. c. ADS offer respite services for caregivers from the responsibilities of caregiving. d. ADS often provide educational programs and support groups for caregivers. e. ADS are all staffed with registered nurses.
Which option reflects a general criterion for restraining a patient?
1. The patient's inability to care for himself or herself 2. The patient's refusal to take psychotropic medications as prescribed 3. The patient's violent but nonthreatening behavior toward others 4. The patient's immediate ability to harm self or others
"At Thoroughcare, we provide health care for women and children in transition" is an example of a:
a. Vision statement. b. Mission statement. c. Goal statement. d. Statement of philosophy.