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What is the role of the nurse regarding contraception? -counselor -educator What must you be aware of when a patient is considering a contraceptive? Counselor: -focused on the needs, feelings, & preferences of the woman & her partner Educator: -Nurses need current & correct information about contraceptives -Must be comfortable discussing contraception & the woman's risk of pregnancy. -Risks and benefits of the different types of contraception -Some methods, such as condoms, require little tea...

Chapter 26: Upper Respiratory Problems Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition | 100% Correct | Updated 2024 The nurse teaches a patient about discharge instructions after a rhinoplasty. Which statement, if made by the patient, indicates that the teaching was successful? a. "My nose will look normal after 24 to 48 hours." b. "I can take 800 mg ibuprofen every 6 hours for pain." c. "I will remove and reapply the nasal packing every day." d. "I will elevate my head for 48 hour...

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client prior to medication administration. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? Instruct the client to refrain from taking St. John's wort A nurse is preparing an in-service on different types of pain. Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include as a characteristic of acute pain? It is part of the body's attempt to protect itself A nurse is documenting information in a clients medical ...

CDE Practice Exam Questions #3 with Verified Answers. What is the first step in the process of diabetes self management education? A. Assessment B. Goal setting C. Diagnosis D. Referral correct answers A. Assessment Which of the following options is an outcome of personal record keeping in relation to physical activity, according to recent studies? A. Those who keep logs of physical activity are more adherent to other elements of therapy (ie diet, medication) B. Those who keep exercise...

Primary resources for state law Texas Board of Nursing Nursing Practice Acts Nursing Jurisprudence Rules/Ethics/Morals and how the nurses function in a healthcare setting. Texas Nurse Practice Acts 301 -BON, , defines responsibility for regulating nursing education, licensure and practice 303 -Regulates nursing peer review 304 -Relates to nursing Licensure compact Texas BON Mission Statement Protect and promote welfare of the people of Texas by ensuring that ea...

What is the ACA? - ANS Affordable Care act- 2 laws 1) Patient protection and affordable care act 2) Health care and education affordability reconciliation act -Passed in 2010 What did the ACA do? - ANS changed how Amer access healthcare and how it is paid for -Nurses get to help improve and redesign healthcare (cool) What type of people make up nursing? - ANS 83.2% women 8% male 19% ethnic minority 91% nurses younger than 50 are employed Ho wmany nurs...

VATI Maternal Newborn Questions and Answers 2024 What to educate a newly licensed nurse about a substance use disorder patient prescribed methadone? Encourage client to breastfeed their newborns: it will help with withdrawal symptoms What findings indicate that terbutaline was effective? Decreased frequency of contractions What is terbutaline? A medication used to halt preterm labor. it causes relaxation of smooth muscle, which decreases uterine activity. What is an amni...

Primary resources for state law Texas Board of Nursing Nursing Practice Acts Nursing Jurisprudence Rules/ Ethics/ Morals and how the nurses function in a healthcare setting Texas Nurse Practice Acts 301 -BON, , defines responsibility for regulating nursing education, licensure and practice 303 -Regulates nursing peer review 304 -Relates to nursing Licensure compact Texas BON Mission Statement Protect and promote welfare of the people of Texas by ensuring that ea...

CBC B level 1 Entry Exam |Question and Answer| Graded A+ A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client prior to medication administration. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? *Ans* Instruct the client to refrain from taking St. John's wort A nurse is preparing an in-service on different types of pain. Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include as a characteristic of acute pain? *Ans* It is part of the body's attempt to protec...

1. A nurse is removing personal protective equipment (PPE) after performing a procedure for a client who requires isolation precautions. Which of the following items of PPE should the nurse remove first? a. Gloves b. Gown c. Eyewear d. Mask 2. A nurse is admitting a client who has manifestations that suggest tuberculosis. Which of the following actions is the nurse’s priority? a. Initiate airborne precautions b. Administer antimicrobial therapy c. Tell the client that the infection will...