The nurse is planning to assess an older patient's functional health patterns for cardiovascular disease. Which question will the nurse use to assess the patient's nutrition/metabolic pattern?
1. "Do you sleep through the night?"
2. "Do you weigh yourself every day?"
3. "How often do you have a bowel movement?"
4. "How far can you walk without getting short of breath?"
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Rationale: The question "Do you sleep through the night?" would assess the patient's sleep/rest pattern.
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a. increasing the rate of the infusion. b. decreasing the rate of the infusion. c. stopping the infusion completely. d. calling the physician.
Which is not a criticism of the path-goal theory?
a. It attempts to integrate motivation from expectancy theory b. Empirical research only partially supports its validity c. It is very complex and has many aspects to it d. It does not clearly explain the relationship between motivation and leader behaviors
Which of the following statements is true of ipratropium bromide (Atrovent)?
A. It is a quaternary derivative of atropine. B. It causes several adverse effects. C. It is a nonselective beta drug. D. It has a quick onset and prolonged duration of action.
A client has been prescribed aluminum hydroxide (AlternaGEL) for the treatment of heartburn. Which information should the nurse plan to teach this client?
1. You should expect this medication to take up to 2 days to start taking effect. 2. Take this medication with a glass of milk. 3. You may notice constipation as an effect of this drug. 4. Take this medication at least 2 hours before or after any other medication you are taking. 5. This medication will reduce the acid your stomach produces.