What will the nurse expect to find that would indicate a therapeutic effect of acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)?
a. Decreased cough reflex
b. Decreased nasal secretions
c. Liquefying and loosening of bronchial secretions
d. Relief of bronchospasms
Answer: c. Liquefying and loosening of bronchial secretions
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Several nurses have been asked to put together a proposal to help implement a method for self-scheduling. They are given the task of developing a rotation schedule that provides adequate staffing of all shifts
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The Joint Commission supports the client's right to pain management, and published standards for assessment and management of pain in hospitals, ambulatory care settings, and home care settings (Joint Commission, 2008b)
Which of the following are recommended guidelines for pain management? Select all that apply. A) Teach all clients to use a pain rating scale. B) Determine a pain-rating goal with each client. C) Use pharmacologic pain relief measures first. D) Manipulate factors that affect the pain experience. E) Keep the primary care provider in charge of all pain relief measures.
Which statement about rape is true?
a. Rural areas are higher-risk areas for rape to occur. b. Most rapes occur in the winter. c. Male victims suffer more emotional trauma than females. d. Rapes are more likely to occur on a weekend.