The nurse is reviewing discharge teaching for a patient who will be taking digoxin (Lanoxin) therapy. The nurse will teach the patient to avoid which foods when taking the digoxin?
a. Leafy green vegetables
b. Dairy products
c. Grapefruit juice
d. Bran muffins
ANS: D
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A nursing student's current clinical placement is in a large, inner-city hospital that serves patients and clients from a wide variety of cultures. How should the student approach the prospect of working closely with members of another culture?
A) Try to learn as much as she can know about other cultures. B) Arrange to provide care for patients whose cultures are similar to her own. C) Try to identify the cultures that have the healthiest approach to life. D) Explain her own culture to patients and their families whenever possible.
A patient was told that his fasting blood glucose level was normal. A normal fasting blood glucose level would be:
a. 50 to 70 mg/dl c. 100 to 125 mg/dl b. 60 to 99 mg/dl d. > 126 mg/dl
The nurse calls a physician to come to the unit to assess a patient. Which of the following is the most effective telephone communication by the nurse?
a. "This is the 4100 unit troublemaker again. You probably ought to come to the unit to see Mr. Samuels. His condition doesn't seem right.". b. "This is Ann Allen on 4100 . I don't quite know what to think about Mr. Samuels. I think his condition is deteriorating, and I'd like to have you see him.". c. "Sorry to bother you. This may not be important, but I'm not completely com-fortable with Mr. Samuel's response to care. His blood pressure has dropped, and his pulse is elevated.". d. "This is Sheila Ryan on 4100 calling re-garding your patient, Mr. Samuels. His BP has dropped from 130/90 at 8 am to 100/70 at 10 am. His pulse has risen from 80 to 100, and he seems restless. He re-ceived his 8 am Cardizem.".
A collection of individuals who have in common one or more personal or environmental characteristics is the definition of a(n)
a. Community b. Group c. Family d. Aggregate