The client is to receive Xanax (alprazolam) 0.5 mg po at bedtime. What time would be appropriate to administer this medication?
A) 2 PM
B) 4 PM
C) 6 PM
D) 10 PM
D
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Which should the nurse include on the client's intake and output sheet?
1. Strained peas, 4 oz 2. Cream cheese, 2 oz 3. Cherry gelatin, 6 oz 4. Mashed potato, 3 oz
The research question "Does maternal stress during the first trimester of a pregnancy affect infant birth weight?" is:
A) Acceptable as stated B) Not researchable C) Not feasible for research inquiry D) Not of clinical significance
The licensed practical/vocational nurse (LP/VN) is concerned about the recent changes at the hospital where she works. The hospital in an attempt to cut costs increased staffing ratios
This has led to increased stress and a feeling that clients are not being properly cared for. In addition, nurse burn out, nursing turnover, and mistakes have all increased. Which action should the nurse take next? A) Gather information from staff nurses regarding the staffing issue, level of stress, rate of burnout, and client safety issues and contact the administration of the hospital presenting the case for better staffing ratios. B) Visit the American Nurses Association to learn more about what changes are being made in different states to provide safe nurse to client ratios and to gather best evidence to support change. C) Write the state legislators about producing a bill to create safe staffing ratios presenting a case for the needed change based upon increased staffing leads to nurse burnout, increased nurse turnover, and increase in errors leading to a decrease in client safety. D) Contact the professional organization the nurse belongs to about the situation and ask for their help.
While hospitalized it is discovered that a patient has an allergy to latex. What should this patient's discharge instructions include? (Select all that apply.)
a. Wear a medical alert bracelet. b. Carry an epinephrine auto-injector. c. Restrict the intake of dairy products. d. Restrict exercise to 30 minutes each day. e. Avoid consuming green leafy vegetables.