Herbal medications do not need to be assessed by the nurse at pre-admission
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
ANS: F
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The patient with type 2 diabetes asks the clinician why she needs to exercise. In order to answer her, the clinician must have which of these understandings about the effect exercise has on the patient with type 2 diabetes?
a. Reduces postprandial blood glucose b. Reduces triglycerides and increases high-density lipoprotein (HDL) c. Reduces total cholesterol d. All of the above
The order of the physical examination in the older patient should:
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The client is prescribed a nasal decongestant spray. What information should the nurse include when educating the client about how to use this medication?
1. "Blow your nose immediately before using the medication." 2. "Drink a full glass of water immediately before using this spray." 3. "Limit your use of this spray to no more than 5 days." 4. "Since you are using more than one type of nasal spray, be sure to wait 5–10 minutes between administrations." 5. "You should spit out any excess spray that drains into your mouth."