Which of the following is one reason that nurses lack knowledge of theory?
A) Current exposure in publications
B) Multiple entries into practice levels
C) Limited use of theory in practice
D) Lack of support by nursing organizations for use of theory
B
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The ability of a nurse to care for several patients, help families understand what is happening to a patient, and notice changes in a patient's condition are all examples of an important characteristic of nurses known as
1. Being helpful. 2. Being responsible. 3. Being organized. 4. Being compassionate.
The nurse is providing care to a client who is taking several different medications, both prescribed and over-the-counter (OTC). The nurse is consulting with the charge nurse about possible interactions
Which statement by the nurse explains the increased potential for adverse drug–drug and drug–herbal interactions? 1. "The restrictions placed by the FDA are stricter." 2. "People are using more herbs, so the risk for interaction is greater." 3. "Drugs are being developed at a faster rate than their risk can be assessed." 4. "Managed care has made a greater number of drugs available to consumers."
The nurse warns the teenager who is to start on a protocol of tetracycline for acne that these drugs can interfere with the effectiveness of:
a. Seizure medications b. Bronchodilators c. Birth control pills d. Appetite suppressants
Which describes marasmus?
a. Deficiency of protein with an adequate supply of calories b. Not confined to geographic areas where food supplies are inadequate c. Syndrome that results solely from vitamin deficiencies d. Characterized by thin, wasted extremities and a prominent abdomen resulting from edema (ascites)