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An important nursing intervention is teaching about signs and symptoms of potential complications of estrogen and progestin contraceptives. These may include headaches, vision changes or pain in the calves, abdomen or chest and should be reported promptly. The use of oral contraceptives does not preclude future pregnancy. There is not a 10 to 12 week time span between the initiation of oral contraceptives use and the prevention of pregnancy. • Question 39 1 out of 1 points A nurs...

report, and notifies the physician and nursing supervisor of the error. What statement does the nurse add to the client’s record? An incident report was completed and filed. Ramipril (Altace) 2.5 mg was administered at 9 am. Correct Twice the amount of the prescribed ramipril was administered at 9 am. Client’s blood pressure was 128/82 mm Hg after the administration of the incorrect dose of ramipril. Rationale: After an incident, the nurse would document a concise and objective descript...

Chapter 41. Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism 1. When methimazole is started for hyperthyroidism it may take to see a total reversal of hyperthyroid symptoms. 1. 2 to 4 weeks 2. 1 to 2 months 3. 3 to 4 months 4. 6 to 12 months ANS: 4 2. In addition to methimazole, a symptomatic patient with hyperthyroidism may need a prescription for: 1. A calcium channel blocker 2. A beta blocker 3. Liothyronine 4. An alpha blocker ANS: 2 3. After starting a patient with Grave’...

56. The police arrive at the emergency department with a client who has lacerated both wrists. What is the initial nursing action? 1. Administer an antianxiety agent. 2. Examine and treat the wound sites. 3. Secure and record a detailed history. 4. Encourage and assist the client to ventilate feelings. 2. Examine and treat the wound sites. 57. A moderately depressed client who was hospitalized 2 days ago suddenly begins smiling and reporting that the crisis is over. The client says to ...

BIO 202 Chapter 7 test Review. Bones and Skeletal System

5. APA requires that font size to be 14 points: a. True b. False 6. When there are six or more authors in an in-text citation, use only the last name of the first author followed by et al. and the year of publication. a. True b. False 7. Which of the following is the correct example of a running head? a. Running head: APA MADE EASY b. Running Head: APA Made Easy c. RUNNING HEAD: APA MADE EASY d. Running Head: APA MADE EASY 8. Where should page numbers appear on an APA document? a. ...

A nursing student is reading a study with an experimental research design. Which one of the following is a necessary requirement for experimental designs? Attrition Convenience sample Manipulation of the independent variable Comparison of naturally occurring groups A nursing student is planning to conduct a review of the literature for a research study. One of the main purposes of conducting a review of the literature is to: discover an instrument ...

14. Why is the consistency of taking paroxetine (Paxil) and never running out of medication more important than with most other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)? 1. It has a shorter half-life and withdrawal syndrome has a faster onset without taper. 2. It has the longest half-life and the withdrawal syndrome has a faster onset. 3. It is quasi-addictive in the dopaminergic reward system. 4. It is the most activating of SSRI medications and will cause the person to have sudden d...

15. Henry is 82 years old and takes two aspirin every morning to treat the arthritis pain in his back. He states the aspirin helps him to “get going” each day. Lately he has had some heartburn from the aspirin. After ruling out an acute GI bleed, what would be an appropriate course of treatment for Henry? A. Add an H2 blocker such as ranitidine to his therapy B. Discontinue the aspirin and switch him to Vicodin for the pain C. Decrease the aspirin dose to one tablet daily D. Have Henry t...

Bill Summary ► Patient assignments are included in the calculation of the direct care registered nurse-to-patient ratio. ► Nurses assigned to any unit with the hospital must have unit-specific competence, having received oreination to that specific unti and provide competent care to the patients on that unit. ► “Each patient shall be assigned to a direct care registered nurse who shall directly provide the assessment, planning, supervision, implementation, and evaluation of the nurs...