A nurse is providing a patient with a list of drugs as a part of the patient's plan of care. Which of the following drug nomenclatures should the nurse use to list the drugs?
A) The drugs' chemical names
B) The drugs' generic names
C) The drugs' trade names
D) The drugs' biologic names
B
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Select the priority nursing diagnosis for a client with a Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) score of 10
1. Risk for Impaired Social Interaction 2. Risk for Injury 3. Knowledge Deficit 4. Risk for Communication Deficit
An 8-year-old child will be hospitalized for several weeks in skeletal traction to treat a fractured femur. What does the nurse realize immobilization in this age-group can generate feelings of in planning care of this child?
a. Loss of control b. Altered body image c. Shame and guilt d. Fear of bodily harm
Which type of traction is sometimes used in the treatment of the child with scoliosis?
A) Russell traction B) Halo traction C) Bryant traction D) Dunlop traction
The nurse is planning care for a patient receiving enoxaparin (Lovenox). Which interventions should be included?
1. Teach the patient or family to give subcutaneous injections at home. 2. Monitor for development of deep vein thrombosis. 3. Monitor multiple lab tests. 4. Teach the patient signs of excessive bleeding. 5. Schedule administration times right before breakfast and the evening meal.