Which Precaution Is Most Important for the Nurse to Teach

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which precaution is most important for the nurse to teach an older patient who is prescribed atazanavir (Reyataz) ?

• A) "Be sure to take this drug at least 1 hour before or 4 hours after taking an antacid."
• B) "Weigh yourself daily and notify your prescriber if you gain more than 2 pounds in 1 week."
• C) "Check your pulse for a full minute daily and notify your prescriber if it becomes irregular or slow."
• D) "Check your calves daily for swelling or redness. If these symptoms appear, go to the emergency department immediately."

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Definitions:

Empowered Consent

Involves an informed and voluntary agreement to participate in an activity, emphasizing the power and autonomy of the consenting individual.

Assent

An agreement, particularly in contexts involving less than full legal capacity, indicating a more informal acquiescence by those not able to give legal consent.

Maintenance Of Culture

Maintenance of culture involves the practices and norms that help to preserve and transmit cultural beliefs, values, and identities across generations.

Liberation

The act of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release.