The nurse is teaching a patient how to
self-administer triptan injections for migraine headaches. Which statement by the patient indicates that he needs further teaching?
a. I will take this medication regularly to prevent a migraine headache from occurring.
b. I will take this medication when I feel a migraine headache starting.
c. This medication does not reduce the number of migraines I will have.
d. I will keep a journal to record the headaches I have and how the injections are working.
Question 2
A 10-year-old patient will be started on methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin) therapy. The nurse will perform which essential baseline assessment before this drug is started?
a. Eye examination
b. Height and weight
c. Liver function studies
d. Hearing test
Taking a Patient’s Temperature with a Tympanic Thermometer
ckd teaching
The patient's signature on the informed consent form indicates that the patient understands the
Effective listening skills demonstrate empathy to the patient and break down barriers to communicati
An ultrasound being performed on a patient.