The nurse is reviewing the use of antitussive drugs. Antitussive drugs would be most appropriate for which patient? 

A nurse is caring for an immobile older adult client who is at high risk for skin breakdown. When developing the plan of care, the nurse prioritizes interventions to maintain skin integrity. What is the primary rationale for this nursing focus?

A client with a urinary tract infection has been started on nitrofurantoin, a urinary antiseptic medication, and is taught about the foods that will maintain the urinary pH in the acid range. Which food does the nurse tell the client to eliminate from the diet while taking this medication?

A 14-year-old patient has been treated for asthma for almost 4 months. Two weeks ago, she was given Salmeterol as part of her medication regimen. However, her mother has called the clinic toreport that it does not seem to work when her daughter is having an asthma attack. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

A client with Asthma is prescribed albuterol via metered-dose inhaler (MDI). Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide as part of the patient teaching?

A nurse is educating a client with heart failure about losartan. Which potential side effect should be reported immediately?

A client with a newly diagnosed angina pectoris has taken 2 sublingual nitroglycerin tablets for chest pain. The chest pain is relieved, but the client complains of a headache. What would the nurse tell the client?

A 55-year-old patient is prescribed benzonatate for cough suppression. Which instruction should the nurse provide?

Pick one of the following to answer in 150-200 (or more) words. Aesop and Workplace WisdomChoose one of Aesop’s fables that offers a lesson about how people treat each other in hierarchical or competitive settings. How could this lesson apply to a professional or community environment today? Confucian Ethics in Modern TeamsConfucius emphasizes that ethical leadership begins with self-discipline and leading by example. How could this philosophy improve how leaders operate in businesses, classrooms, or community organizations? Jataka Tales and Altruistic LeadershipIn one Jataka tale, the Bodhisattva gives up his life to save others. While extreme, what does this say about the value of self-sacrifice in leadership or service? How might such values shape your vision for a positive impact in your community? Laozi and the Power of StillnessLaozi says, “The best leaders are those the people hardly know exist.” How does this paradoxical idea of humble leadership challenge common Western models of leadership today? Can it be applied in modern contexts?

What is the primary reason personal belongings are considered important in the care of residents within healthcare or long-term care settings?