Your patient is taking psyllium hydrophilic mucilloid (Metamucil) daily. What information should be included in the discharge plan?
A) Drink at least 8 ounces of fluid with the medication.
B) Mix the medication with your food at the evening meal.
C) Combine all of your medications with the mucilloid.
D) Discontinue the mucilloid if you do not have a bowel movement daily.
Question 2
A patient asks the nurse what dose of acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) is needed for antiplatelet effects to prevent heart attacks. What dose is most appropriate to reduce platelet aggregation?
A) 100 mg
B) 300 mg
C) 625 mg
D) 1000 mg
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
Patient Teaching
The medical assistant escorts the patient into the examination room.
The patient is placed between the X-ray tube, which emits a cone-shaped X-ray beam, and the film or ...
Milk Label Containing Information about the Use of rBGH