The nurse is preparing to teach a patient who will begin taking a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor. What is most important when teaching patients about MAO inhibitors?
a. Emphasizing the importance of potassium intake
b. Giving detailed drug information
c. Reviewing dietary guidelines
d. Providing a schedule for medication administration
Question 2
The home health nurse learns that an immigrant family relies on folk healers when treating illnesses among family members. The nurse will perform which action?
a. Acknowledge the family's beliefs while pointing out how these are not effective.
b. Ask the family elder to explain how a prescribed regimen will be more effective.
c. Give the family a list of dangerous practices to avoid using.
d. Incorporate any safe, non-conflicting practices into the plan of care.
The nurse conducts the health history as the first step in the nursing assessment
C, A nurse can also administer the medication by setting the dose and rate with an electronic infusi
Comparison of Research Studies Exploring Nurse Caring Behaviors
The correct beginning position for the patient’s feet and crutches (tripod position).
Oxidative stress can begin in childhood and lead to progressive damage throughout life