A patient is prescribed losartan (Cozaar). The medication alone is not effective in controlling blood pressure. What medication will increase the effectiveness to control blood pressure in this patient?
A) Atorvastatin calcium (Lipitor)
B) Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
C) Hydralazine hydrochloride
D) Digoxin (Lanoxin)
B
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The nurse should be particularly alert to somatization of psychological distress among clients whose
cultural beliefs include the idea that (more than one answer may be correct) A. mental illness reflects badly on a family. B. mental illness is a significant moral weakness. C. everyone should plan for the future. D. mind, body, and spirit are merged. E. intergenerational conflict is to blame.
After licensing, the LPN/LVN is permitted to perform complex nursing skills as delegated by the registered nurse (RN) and allowed by the ____________________
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
A person does not use bed rails. You need to make an occupied bed. For the person's safety, you should:
a. Raise the bed rails b. Keep the bed in low position c. Ask a co-worker to help you d. Make an open bed instead
The nurse knows which evaluation best represents that the client has learned a new skill?
a. The client states understanding and passes a written test. b. The client organizes materials needed and gives return demonstration. c. The client verbalizes items needed and how to perform skill. d. The client nods when asked about process and assists with clean up.