Syringe pumps should never be used for pediatric patients
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
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A female client asks the nurse when the best time is to perform self-breast examination (SBE). The nurse's best response is:
1. "If you are still menstruating the best time is about 5 days after your period begins each month.". 2. "If you are postmenopausal the best time is at the beginning of each month.". 3. "It doesn't really matter as long as you keep a record of when you perform the exam.". 4. "Your primary care provider can tell you when the best time is for you.".
A client's urine culture has come back showing that the infecting organism is resistant to ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
The client is upset, saying that this medication has worked every other time. What explanation should the nurse give to the client concerning the development of resistance? 1. "There are a number of ways that an organism can become resistant to an antibacterial. Sometimes one of the enzymes involved in bacterial DNA replication mutates so that the medication is no longer effective." 2. "You must be infected with one of the new 'superbugs.' There aren't many antibacterials that will work against it." 3. "Don't worry; the doctor will give you levofloxacin (Levaquin) to take instead of ciprofloxacin (Cipro)." 4. "There are a number of ways that an organism can become resistant to an antibacterial. It probably happened because you didn't take your medication correctly the last time you took it."
Involuntary rhythmic movement of the eyes, with oscillations that may be horizontal, vertical, or mixed movements, is called ___________________
ANS:
When the psychiatrist prescribes alprazolam (Xanax) for the acute anxiety experienced by a client
with agoraphobia, health teaching should include instructions to a. eat a tyramine-free diet. b. report drowsiness. c. avoid alcoholic beverages. d. adjust dose and frequency of ingestion based on anxiety level.