A patient who is recovering from a stroke has a history of taking herbal medications. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the patient to avoid?
a. Jimson weed c. Ginkgo
b. St. John's Wort d. Lavender
C
Ginkgo is commonly used for cerebral insufficiency. It is believed to increase cerebral blood flow through vasodilation. This medication may interact with anticoagulants and antiseizure medication, leading to an increased risk of bleeding and seizures.
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Which of the following groups determines the level of nursing care and hours of care necessary to meet the needs of the hospitalized patient?
1. American Nurses Association (ANA) 2. Joint Commission 3. Nurse managers 4. Hospital administrators
A registered nurse recently changed jobs and is now working in home health. What must the nurse chart to obtain reimbursement from Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance companies?
a. Patient's response to care b. Whether patient had a good or bad day c. Whether family liked nurse or not d. Patient's number of marriages
A severely cognitively impaired adult has had a surgical procedure, and the nurse is having a difficult time assessing the level of pain the client is having postoperatively. What method can the nurse use to obtain data about the client's pain?
A) Have the client point to a smiley face or a frown. B) Ask the client to point to a pain level between 0 and 10 on a chart. C) Use behavioral comparison of the client's current and previous behavior patterns. D) Ask the client loudly if he is having any pain and what level it is.
The nurse is using the SBAR tool to notify a healthcare provider about a client that is physically declining. Which statement should the nurse include when communicating the situation?
A. "The patient is experiencing dyspnea." B. "I think an increase in furosemide will help the patient." C. "The patient was admitted yesterday with congestive heart failure." D. "The patient's O2 saturation is 89%."