George has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and an 80% forced expiratory volume in 1 second. How would you classify the severity of his COPD?
a. Stage 1 mild COPD c. Stage 3 severe COPD
b. Stage 2 moderate COPD d. Stage 5 very severe COPD
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A 50-year-old woman has been prescribed sumatriptan for the treatment of migraines. What instructions should then the nurse provide to the patient about the safe and effective use of this drug?
A) "Take a dose of sumatriptan each morning when you suspect there's a chance of having a migraine." B) "Take this drug as soon as you feel the first signs of a migraine." C) "Lie down when you feel a migraine coming on and take some sumatriptan around 30 minutes later." D) "Take a dose of sumatriptan after you feel that you're unable to endure the pain of your migraine."
The nurse is planning to instruct a patient who is 6 weeks pregnant about increasing the intake of milk each day. Which statement should the nurse make as the most effective health teaching measure?
A) "The fetus needs milk to build strong bones and teeth.". B) "Your future baby will benefit from a high milk intake.". C) "Milk is a rich source of calcium that is important for fetal growth.". D) "Milk will strengthen your fingernails as well as be good for the baby.".
The nurse is caring for a client 3 days after a below-knee amputation. Which is a priority intervention?
a. Muscle-strengthening exercises b. Use of a very soft bed mattress c. Placing a pillow between the client's knees d. Placing the client in high Fowler's position
The nurse is teaching a woman about her menstrual cycle. Which is the most important change that happens during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle?
1. Maturation of the graafian follicle 2. Multiplication of the fimbriae 3. Secretion of human chorionic gonadotropin 4. Proliferation of the endometrium