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mynx

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When the home health nurse observes that there is still about half of the month's supply of Glucophage medication in the bottle at the end of the month, the nurse should ask:
 
  a. Do you know what inadequately treated diabetes can do?
  b. Have you told your physician you are not taking your prescription?
  c. Are you trying to make the medication stretch for 2 months?
  d. Why are you being so noncompliant?

Question 2

The nurse suggests to the caregiver of a cognitively impaired patient that to assist in maintenance of personal hygiene, the caregiver might try to:
 
  a. give the patient a sponge bath every 3 days.
  b. establish a consistent daily schedule of meals, hygiene, and rest.
  c. verbally remind the patient to bathe.
  d. set out personal hygiene materials for easy access.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B



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