A patient in the CCU will undergo a diagnostic electrophysiology study. Which complication should the nurse monitor for during this procedure?
A) Bleeding
B) Vascular damage
C) Lethal dysrhythmias
D) Cardiac arrest
A
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A patient is scheduled for an ophthalmic examination. Which of the following medications will be administered?
A) Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride B) Epoetin alfa (Epogen) C) Phenylephrine D) Pilocarpine (Pilocar)
The nurse who is preparing to assist in the collaborative process of weaning the patient from a ventilator is aware that the weaning process will progress in which order?
A) Removal from the ventilator, tube, and oxygen B) Removal from oxygen, ventilator, and tube C) Removal of the tube, oxygen, and ventilator D) Removal from oxygen, tube, and ventilator
A nurse is teaching a patient who will begin using a fixed-dose preparation of dorzolamide and timolol [Cosopt] for open-angle glaucoma. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "Blurred vision, tearing, or eye dryness may occur with this medication." b. "I may experience a bitter taste in my mouth after instilling these eye drops." c. "I will need to instill two eye drops 3 times daily in each eye." d. "If I notice redness in my eyes or eyelids, I should stop using these drops."
Following myringotomy for acute otitis media, the patient should be instructed by the nurse on what aspect of home management?
1. Avoid sudden changes in barometric pressure. 2. Ear irrigations should be placed on the wall of the external canal. 3. Sterile, cotton-tipped swabs can be used to clean the ear drainage. 4. Swimming is restricted for approximately two weeks.