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The nurse cares for an older adult patient who lives in a rural area. Which intervention should the nurse plan to implement to meet the patients needs? a. Suggest that the patient move closer to HCPs. b. Assess the patient for chronic diseases that are unique to rural areas. c. Obtain extra medications for the patient to last for 4 to 6 months. d. Ensure transportation to appointments with the HCP. d. Ensure transportation to appointments with the HCP. The community health nurse is wo...

A severe allergic reaction is called an ____________________________ and it is a medical emergency anaphylactic reaction ____________________________ is the process in which a medication interacts with the body's cells to produce a biologic response pharmacodynamics The ____________________________, or intended effect, is the desired result or action of a medication. therapeutic effect ____________________________ is the passage of a drug from the administration site into the b...

The rural health nurse understands which characteristic of rural life contributes to a decrease in reporting of personal health issue? a. High-risk jobs. b. Mistrust of newcomers. c. Lack of anonymity. d. Lack of internet service. c. Lack of anonymity. The occupational health nurse is planning a tertiary level of prevention for a group of employees with diabetes. Which action should the nurse implement as a priority? a. Schedule routine break sessions. b. Provide safety equipment....

what should a school nurse assess on the playground area for? -make sure there are soft surfaces on the floor such as gravel, mulch, and sand -should have a barrier to separate children from traffic -rope swings are not recommended due to strangulation -should be free from hooks where child can puncture skin what are risk factors for SIDS? prone or side lying position, sleeping on soft surfaces, smoking during pregnancy, overheating, late/no prenatal care, young maternal age, preterm ...

The nurse is assigned to a patient who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which statement best illustrates an outcome criterion for this patient? a. The patient will follow instructions. b. The patient will not experience complications. c. The patient will adhere to the new insulin treatment regimen. d. The patient will demonstrate correct blood glucose testing technique. D "Demonstrating correct blood glucose testing technique" is a specific and measurable outcome...

An 82 year old man is admitted to the hospital the evening before a prostatectomy. he is alert and oriented but has difficulty seeing and hearing. his wife answers most questions directed to the client. to accomplish preop teaching with the client the nurse plans to provide additional time for the client to understand preop instructions and carry out procedures Ten minutes after receiving the ordered preop opioid by IV injection the patient asks to get up to go to the bathroom to urinate. t...

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Can the nursing process contain a medical diagnosis? No- only a nursing diagnosis-- if we choose to talk about a medical diagnosis in our care plan, we have to explain the medical diagnosis without stating what the medical diagnosis is What kind of open therapeutic communication should we use as nurses? open ended statements and questions What does being a role of advocacy mean as a nurse? argues or pleads on behalf of what is best for the patient, even if the patient cannot speak fo...

When administering a non-liquid medication via NG tube, you should... See if the tablet can be crushed--Enteric coated CANNOT be crushed Where are topical medications applied? Locally to skin in hairless areas; Side, back, butt If a medication is in liquid form for NG tube, you must.. Further dilute the liquid with sterile water If you have to crush a tablet to administer via NG tube, you must... Dissolve crushed powder in at least 30 mL of warm water How do you check the pla...