A Patient with a History of Asthma Says, "I've Been

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of asthma says, "I've been very nervous lately. I think aromatherapy will help. I am ordering $250 worth of oils from an Internet site that promised swift results." Select the nurse's best action.

• A) Support the patient's efforts to become informed and to find health solutions.
• B) Suggest the patient check with friends who have tried aromatherapy for treatment of anxiety.
• C) Remind the patient, "If you spend that much on oils, you may not be able to buy your prescribed medication."
• D) Tell the patient, "Aromatherapy can complicate respiratory problems such as asthma. Let's consider some other options."

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SPT Scheduling Rule

Shortest Processing Time rule, a method for scheduling tasks that prioritizes those with the lowest processing time to minimize completion time.

LPT Scheduling Rule

A priority rule used in scheduling where jobs are ordered in descending order of their processing times.

Due Date

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Johnson's Rule

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