A healthcare provider has a responsibility to tell a patient the reason for taking the medication, the effect of the medication, and the side effects of the medication. Which right is this?
A. right to know
B. right reason
C. right technique
D. right drug
Answer: A
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a. Chest x-ray via stretcher b. Blood cultures from two sites c. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) 400 mg IV d. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) rectal suppository
What are the classic symptoms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA)
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A nurse delegates the task of intake and output to a new nursing assistant. The nurse knows that the assistant understands the task when the assistant states:
A. "I'll record the amount of urine." B. "I'll disregard liquid stool as output." C. "I won't include ice cream or sherbet as oral input." D. "I'll note perspiration and record as small or large amount."
A child diagnosed with congestive heart failure is started on digoxin (Lanoxin) and spironolactone (Aldactone)
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