The nurse is aware that information derived from a pharmaceutical company's drug testing to establish therapeutic dose ranges may not be appropriate for the older adult because testing:
a. is not done long enough.
b. does not require adequate follow-up.
c. is not well regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
d. is usually tested on healthy young persons.
ANS: D
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A) The rubber doughnut pressure relief device was not delivered by central supply. B) The client's serum albumin increased over the last month. C) A right side-back-left side-back turning schedule was utilized. D) Nurses did not document disinfection of the wound with alcohol with each dressing change.
A 20-year-old female is being admitted for electrolyte disorders of unknown etiology. Which assessment finding is most important to report to the health care provider?
a. The patient uses laxatives daily. b. The patient's knuckles are macerated. c. The patient's serum potassium level is 2.9 mEq/L. d. The patient has a history of large weight fluctuations.
A client states, "I have trouble sleeping. I only sleep about 2 hours and then I wake up." This is:
A) subjective data. B) objective data. C) focused data. D) comprehensive data.
When taken during pregnancy, this substance produces fetal effects similar to the effects of cocaine, and newborn effects include growth retardation, lethargy, increased difficulty to arouse and, once aroused, increased autonomic reactivity .
A. marijuana B. methamphetamine C. heroin D. alcohol