Which information should be included when you are teaching your patient about the use of nicotine gum?
a. The gum must be correctly chewed to a softened state and then placed in the buccal mucosa.
b. Patients should not eat for 30 minutes prior to or during the use of the gum.
c. Initially, one piece is chewed every 30 minutes while awake.
d. Acidic foods and beverages should be encouraged during the nicotine therapy.
A
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Which woman will most likely have increased anxiety and tension during her labor?
a. Gravida 1 who did not attend prepared childbirth classes b. Gravida 2 who refused any medication c. Gravida 2 who delivered a stillborn baby last year d. Gravida 3 who has two children younger than 3 years
One way the nurse may influence proposed administrative law is by
A. Calling, e-mailing, faxing, or writing the leaders of the House and Senate concerning what the administrative law should be. B. Periodically writing the nurse's legislators about what appropriate regulation might be. C. Promising to contribute money to the legislator's reelection campaign if the administrative law reflects the nurse's views. D. Providing input, either verbally or in writing, to the involved agency, after notice of proposed rules is published.
The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient who has had a pacemaker implanted in the right side of the chest. Which patient statement indicates correct understanding of the discharge teaching?
a. "I may lift 20 pounds safely." b. "I may move my arm freely." c. "I may resume normal activity in 1 week." d. "Grounded microwave ovens may be safely used."