A nurse is educating a patient on the administration of tinidazole (Tindamax). Which of the following indicate that the patient understands the administration of tinidazole?
A) "I will report to the doctor if I have a slow heart rate."
B) "The medicine will leave a bitter or metallic taste in my mouth."
C) "I will report urinary urgency and incontinence."
D) "The medication is given in two doses every day."
B
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She cries out that her contractions are getting harder and that she can't do this. The patient is really irritable, nauseated, annoyed, and fearful of being left alone. Considering the patient's behavior, the nurse would expect the cervix to be dilated how many centimeters? A) 0 to 2 B) 5 to 6 C) 3 to 5 D) 8 to 10
Which hormone relaxes the myometrium and prevents lactation until the fetus is born?
a. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) b. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) c. Progesterone d. Estrogen
The 26-year-old patient with a malignant neoplasm has experienced a 10-pound weight loss in 3 weeks. To which factor is this patient's rapid weight loss most likely related?
a. Disinterest in eating food in general b. Changes in the nutritional content of the patient's diet c. The malignancy's high nutritional demand d. A self-imposed rigid diet regimen
A nurse is caring for a patient who has had bariatric surgery and is developing a teaching plan for the patient. Which information is essential for the nurse to include in this teaching?
A) Drink a minimum of 90 mL (3 oz) of fluid with each meal. B) Eat six small meals daily spaced at equal intervals. C) Choose foods high in simple carbohydrates. D) Limit calories to no more than 3,000 daily.