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When teaching about medication use in the home, what instructions should the nurse provide to the patient?
 
  a. Always keep insulin in the refrigerator.
  b. Put used needles in double paper bags.
  c. Put all of the medication to be taken in one bottle.
  d. Discard unused or expired medication in a bag containing coffee grounds.

Question 2

When explaining about a thoracentesis, a nurse informs a client that during the procedure he or she will be asked to:
 
  A. Remain very still
  B. Cough during the fluid aspiration
  C. Swallow and clear the throat
  D. Breathe deeply during the needle insertion



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Answer to Question 1

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Discard unused portions of drugs or outdated drugs in a bag containing coffee grounds or kitty litter. This ensures that no one in the household uses a drug not prescribed for their use or that will be ineffective pharmacologically. Insulin may be stored in the refrigerator, but this is not necessary. Discard sharps in puncture-resistant sharps containers or in a 2-liter soda bottle with a cap. Do not place different medicines in the same container.

Answer to Question 2

A
A. Emphasize the importance of remaining immobile during the procedure to prevent trauma to the visceral pleura.
B, C, and D. Client must not cough, sneeze, or breathe deeply during procedure because it could cause trauma to visceral pleura.



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