Why is it important for the nurse to explain side effects associated with prescribed drugs when implementing interventions for the client to safely manage his or her own self-care?
A) It reduces the potential for sedation, which may have adverse effects.
B) It creates motivation for remaining compliant.
C) It reduces the potential for noncompliance or harm.
D) It may reduce the potential for withdrawal symptoms that mimic anxiety.
C
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A) Control her symptoms. B) Function effectively within the environment. C) Participate in psychotherapy. D) Perform self-care activities.
The maternal response to an uncomplicated birth experience is colored by which of the following?
a. The mother's age and marital status b. Her previous birth experiences and her ex-pectations for this birth. c. Her own mother's birth experience d. The amount of support provided by family and friends
The school nurse is caring for a child with a penetrating eye injury. Emergency treatment includes
a. Applying a regular eye patch b. Applying a Fox shield to the affected eye and any type of patch to the other eye c. Applying ice until the physician is seen d. Irrigating the eye copiously with a sterile saline solution
Which of the following immunizations would you anticipate administering to a 15-month old at a health maintenance visit?
A) Hib B) MMR C) Tine test D) Oral polio