The sequential compression therapy unit is discarded when the patient is discharged.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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A. Antidepressants B. Tranquilizers C. Antipsychotics D. Stimulants
The nurse is discussing anorexia with the nutrition class. What is the best strategy for combating anorexia?
A) Serve food attractively and season according to individual taste. B) Control pain, nausea, or depression with medications. C) Withhold beverages for 30 minutes before and after meals. D) Offer liquid supplements between meals.
A patient with aplastic anemia is to receive an injection of erythropoietin (Epogen). The patient asks what the injection is intended to do. Which should the nurse respond to the patient?
a. "It will inhibit the protein that is attacking your blood cells." b. "It works like a blood transfusion to give you extra red blood cells." c. "It will stimulate your body to produce more of its own red blood cells." d. "It will increase your energy while your body is recovering from the anemia."
The nurse administers psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid (Metamucil) expecting it to have what action?
A) Slows peristalsis B) Promotes reabsorption of water into bowel C) Has antibacterial properties D) Adds bulk to the stool