A patient has been experiencing muscle spasms in his neck from a four-wheeler accident. He is receiving 10 mg of cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) PO tid. The nurse's teaching plan should include which of the following instructions?
A) Take the medication with a small amount of water
B) Do not drive or operate heavy machinery for the first week
C) Increase the dosage if necessary
D) Stop the drug if dizziness occurs
B
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When caring for the client with edema secondary to congestive heart failure, the nurse monitors which of the following as an indication of the client's ability to excrete excess fluid volume through the kidney?
1. Creatinine 2. Albumin 3. Sodium 4. Chloride
A client with a head injury is demonstrating signs of increased intracranial pressure (IICP). Which classifications of medications should the nurse prepare to administer to this client?
Select all that apply. A) Loop diuretics B) Antibiotics C) Anticonvulsants D) Histamine H2 antagonists E) Antipyretics
Which actions will the nurse include when performing a complete oral exam on an older cooperative patient?
1. Inform the patient that halitosis is considered normal. 2. Do not wear gloves while examining the tongue including the posterior surface. 3. Palpate the head and neck lymph nodes and assesses for tenderness and enlargement. 4. Tell the patient that white patches on the surface of the oral mucosa is expected with aging.
The nurse is assessing an adult client. Which of the following observations should the nurse include when documenting the general survey of this client? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Blood pressure 112/68, pulse 68, 98.6 (F), respiratory rate 16. 2. Thin, well-nourished male client, appears younger than stated age. 3. Client moves about exam room without difficulty. 4. Abdomen flat, nondistended, bowel sounds present, nontender on palpation. 5. Responds appropriately to questions.