Which instruction by a registered nurse should the student nurse clarify with her clinical instructor? "When taking off the provider's orders, you should:
a. Write drug names in full—rather than using abbreviations"
b. Use apothecary units—instead of metric units"
c. Write ‘at' or ‘each'—rather than use the ‘@'symbol"
d. Write ‘mL' or ‘milliliters'—in place of the ‘cc' abbreviation"
B
The student nurse should question the instruction to use apothecary units—instead of metric units. Nurses are encouraged to use metric units instead of the rarely used apothecary system.
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decompensation related to medication noncompliance. The client's medication was restarted, and the client's thought processes are now noted to be more logical and less interrupted by hallucinations. When the client's husband comes to pick her up, he becomes upset and tells the nurse "She shouldn't come home so soon. She's still sick. You must keep her at least a month.". The nurse should a. call the psychiatrist to come to the unit to explain discharge rationale. b. explain that health insurance won't pay for a longer stay for the client. c. explain that the client will continue to improve if she takes medication regularly. d. call security to handle the disturbance and escort the husband off the unit.
Which assessment findings would indicate to the nurse that a patient receiving vincristine is experiencing a toxic reaction? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. The patient reports being too weak to get out of bed much of last week. 2. The patient has lost her hair. 3. The patient reports constipation. 4. The patient reports that she cannot feel her feet. 5. The patient has a high fever and shaking chills this morning.
A 16-year-old client is seen at the clinic for her monthly prenatal visit. During the visit, the nurse is concerned that she has not been gaining weight. The nurse asks about her daily diet, and also asks about any drug use or alcohol consumption
Initially, the client denied any drug or alcohol use. During the interaction, the nurse explained that drinking during pregnancy can lead to serious problems. Finally the client admits to drinking "a few beers" at parties, but says that her friends said it would not hurt. Appropriate responses by the nurse would be: (Select all that apply.) 1. Alcohol use during pregnancy is toxic to the fetus and can affect normal development. 2. No amount of alcohol has been proven safe to consume during pregnancy. 3. An occasional beer may be safe, but why take a chance with your baby's health? 4. Alcohol can prevent the absorption of nutrients that are important for fetal development. 5. This just shows what kind of a mother you will be.
What is the purpose of Planned Approach to Community Health (PATCH)?
a. To enable assessment by different health institutions in order to maximize resources b. To encourage assessment of high-risk groups so that efforts can be focused c. To engage entire geopolitical communities in assessing their health needs d. To suggest that states cooperate with federal departments to ensure continuity