A client is ordered to receive a magnesium-based antacid. The nurse should monitor most closely for:
a. diarrhea.
b. constipation.
c. flatulence.
d. belching.
ANS: A
Magnesium may cause diarrhea.
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The nurse is supervising a student nurse who is caring for a newborn 30 minutes after birth. During an assessment of respiratory function, the following data is collected
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Identify the chemical that stimulates peripheral nerve endings and helps carry pain impulses to the CNS.
A. Epinephrine B. Serotonin C. Dopamine D. Bradykinin