What is the most important assessment question to ask a patient before administering intravenous metoclopramide (Reglan)?
a. "Are you being treated for depression?"
b. "Is your type 1 diabetes well controlled?"
c. "Do you have a gastric or duodenal ulcer?"
d. "Are you taking aspirin or any aspirin-containing products?"
ANS: A
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A. Anemia B. Red, tender joints C. Crepitus of involved joints D. Symmetric and bilateral joint involvement
The community health nurse needs to have an understanding of the environmental factors that affect the health of communities. As practitioners of community health, how does this information aid us?
A) Health of any population cannot be affected by its surrounding environment. B) We should support any claims of perfect disposal schemes for pollutants. C) Pollutants can travel long distances because there are no perfect disposal schemes. D) Water treatment systems usually precipitate pollutants to a top sludge.
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A) ions B) nephrons C) alveoli D) neurons
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