A 33-year-old woman has irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The physician has prescribed simethicone (Mylicon) for her discomfort. Which of the following will the nurse monitor most closely during the patient's drug therapy?

In 1992 the National Institutes of Health (NIH) created the Office of Alternative Medicine to evaluate the various CAM therapies. It has since been renamed the_________________________________________________

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A nurse explains to a student that the object of beneficence is to

a. consider all the ways patients benefit from action. b. do the best thing in every patient care scenario. c. provide "good" according to the patient's wishes. d. use one's own judgment to make patient care decisions.

During a fire drill, the nurse manager becomes very assertive and directive in her communications with staff. This type of situational leadership depends on:

a. Supportive behavior by the leader and immature followers. b. The development level of the followers and the type of behavior of the leader. c. Well-developed followers combined with a strong leader who acts quickly. d. The leader's ability to evaluate personnel and communicate that evaluation.

Recommendations for nutritional interventions for the elderly client should be based on which of the following?

1. How the person feels 2. Recommended dietary allowances and adequate intakes for individuals over 51 years of age 3. Individualized assessment 4. Known needs of the elderly population