How can the surgical technologist provide support to an extremely anxious patient while waiting for the surgical procedure to begin?
a. explain the steps of the operation in detail
b. tell the patient that there is nothing to fear.
c. ask the anesthesiologist to increase the dosage of the preoperative medication.
d. encourage the patient to share her feelings.

What are the advantages of liposomes as a drug delivery system for antimicrobials?

Anurse is caring for a client who is taking digoxin to treat heart failure. which of the following factors predisposes this client to developing digoxin toxicity? a. having a prolapsed mitral valve b. having a 10-year history of copd c. taking a high-ceiling diuretic d. taking an hmg coa reductase inhibitor

Mrs. h, age 42 years, is experiencing severe rheumatoid arthritis in her wrists, fingers, and knees. the joints are quite inflamed, red, and swollen. she is sitting rigidly in a chair and refuses to put on a sweater, even though she is shivering, or let anyone touch her arms. she has been prescribed an analgesic and an anti-inflammatory drug, but her dose is not due for another hour. she is feeling nauseated, so she has not eaten for the past 8 hours. based on patient history and the signs and symptoms, discuss how the effects of pain are exacerbating her condition.