Why does the US healthcare system use the metric system more often than the American system of measurement? A.
The metric system is more accurate.
B.
The metric system has fewer units of measurement.
C.
The metric system doesn’t use symbols like the American system.
D.
The metric system is newer than the American system.
E.
The metric system is mandated by law.

Anurse is providing teaching to a client who has a gastric ulcer and a new prescription for ranitidine. which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. “i can take two aspirin to treat headaches.” b. “i should avoid dairy products when taking this medication.” c. “i can expect fine hand tremors when taking this medication.” d. “i should not take an antacid within 1 hour of taking this medication.”

Anurse is instructing a client who has a new prescription for a daily dose of lovastatin extended release. which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? a. report to the clinic for quarterly monitoring of kidney function while taking this medication. b. mix with applesauce after crushing if the medication is difficult to swallow. c. avoid consuming dairy products while taking this medication. d. take the medication with the evening meal.

Which of the following is the most common source of thermal injury to a patient during surgery? a. harmonic scalpel b. ligasure c. lasers d. electrosurgical unit