A client with episodic periods of acute exacerbations has reacted well to the prescribed medications and is now in a state of remission. What advice should the nurse give such a client?
A) Continue administering medicines as prescribed.
B) Discontinue the prescribed medication.
C) Consult the physician for a gradual decrease in the dosage of the prescribed medication.
D) Consult the physician for an increase in the dosage of the prescribed medication.
A
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A client has been using diet and exercise to try to reduce LDL cholesterol. Today's lab work reveals a 3% drop in LDL concentration in the last two months. Which nursing comment is indicated?
1. "You are probably going to have to go on medication to get your cholesterol under control." 2. "You need to eat less and exercise more." 3. "Some people have a genetic predisposition to high cholesterol." 4. "Your risk for coronary heart disease has dropped by 3%."
In a proportion using ratios, units can be canceled only when they are found in the same part of each of
the ratios. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The nurse is removing the client's staples from an abdominal when the client cough continuously and the incision splits open exposing the intestines. Which of the following is the immediate nursing action of the nurse?
A) Call the surgeon to come to the client's room immediately B) Have all visitors and family member leave the room C) Press the emergency alarm to call the resuscitation team D) Cover the abdominal organs with sterile dressing moistened with sterile normal saline.
A team of nurse researchers has the opportunity to present the findings of their recently-completed research study that tested a community-based smoking prevention program. How should the nurse who will present the findings begin the presentation?
A) By providing a brief overview of the methodology that the team used B) By eliciting questions about the effects of smoking from members of the audience C) By outlining the major components of the prevention program, with an emphasis on its innovative aspects D) By briefly citing some of the facts about smoking that motivated the development of the program