Which is a sign of anaphylaxis?
a. Skin that is cool to the touch
b. Shortness of breath
c. High blood pressure
d. Constipation
B
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The nurse administers lithium carbonate (Lithobid) to a child with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which therapeutic effect will the nurse anticipate?
1. Weight loss 2. Weight gain 3. Elevated mood 4. Decreased agitation
Which nursing action should be implemented to increase the comfort of a patient with oral hair leukoplakia?
a. Allow aspirin to melt in the mouth and then wash out with warm water. b. Encourage mouth rinses with warm salt water several times a day. c. Limit intake of ice cream and other cold foods. d. Offer fluids through a straw.
The mother who is bottle-feeding her 5-day-old baby says the baby spits up at the end of every feeding
The nurse questions the mother on how she is feeding the baby, and the mother says she puts the bottle in the baby's mouth, holds the baby with the head elevated, and gives the newborn 1-2 ounces until he seems satisfied. The nurse would advise the mother to: A) feed the baby less formula. B) have the baby evaluated for possible problems. C) burp the baby well halfway through the feeding and at the end of the feeding. D) change formula.
What is the purpose of the recovery position?
a. It helps the person wake up. b. It prevents pressure ulcers. c. It promotes good alignment. d. It keeps the airway open.