A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Myasthenia

question 3

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a patient who has myasthenia gravis. The prescriber has ordered neostigmine [Prostigmin]. An important initial nursing action before administration of the medication includes assessing:

• A) the ability to raise the eyelids.
• B) level of fatigue.
• C) skeletal muscle strength.
• D) swallowing ability.

Knowledge of the primary purpose and funding mechanisms of social security.

Identify effects of policies on specific demographic groups and understand the concept of the discrimination coefficient.

Understand the concept and implications of discrimination in the labor market.

Describe the effects of discrimination on wages and employment.

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