Author Question: The nurse advises which groups of clients to check with the provider before taking any ... (Read 15 times)

futuristic · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse advises which groups of clients to check with the provider before taking any over-the-counter medications?

1. Parents of small children
2. Adolescents
3. Elderly clients
4. Pregnant clients

Question 2

The major nursing responsibility for clients who are dying is:

1. To maintain the client's comfort and dignity.
2. To assist the client to a peaceful death.
3. To maintain a sense of hopefulness.
4. To help the family accept the death.

vickybb89 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4
Rationale: Pregnant clients should not take any medication without first consulting their provider, because medications can have profoundly negative effects on the fetus. The remaining clients should keep their provider informed of the medications they are taking, but do not have to consult the physician about every over-the-counter medication they take

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale: Maintaining the client's comfort and dignity is a nursing responsibility for all clients, including the dying person.