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kshipps

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The most important thing a nurse can teach patients to help them avoid possible complications from polypharmacy is
 
  1. To carry a complete list of all medications and the dosages being taken.
  2. Why he or she is taking each medication.
  3. How often to take each medication.
  4. Possible side effects of each medication.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for patients in a long-term care facility. Unless a patient is symptomatic or injured, the nurse should generally perform a head-to-toe assessment
 
  1. At the beginning of each shift.
  2. Once a week.
  3. Once a month.
  4. Once every 6 months.



brittiany.barnes

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3



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