The critical care nurse explains to the family of a client who is to receive nimodipine following hemorrhagic stroke that the purpose of this drug is to treat
a. dizziness.
b. hypertension.
c. spasticity.
d. vasospasm.
D
Nimodipine, a calcium-channel blocker, is used to treat vasospasm secondary to subarachnoid hemorrhage.
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The home care nurse asks an older patient's caregiver to complete a questionnaire regarding caregiver strain. The caregiver states, "You are here to see my mom
Why do you need information about me?" Which is the most appropriate response by the nurse? 1. "We fill out this paperwork for all caregivers." 2. "We need to make sure you don't abuse your mother." 3. "It's just something that the insurance companies make us fill out." 4. "We need information about how you are dealing with caring for your mother. We don't want you to become overwhelmed."
Which of the following statements is true about the life cycle?
1. The life cycle has a beginning and an end. 2. The life cycle is ongoing. 3. The life cycle is not relevant to system purchase or upgrades. 4. The life cycle has six distinctive steps.
The nurse is caring for a patient who uses marijuana. Which observations suggest that the amount of marijuana that the patient is using is dose-related?
Select all that apply. 1. fetal CNS disturbances 2. tachycardia 3. asthma with long-term use 4. diuresis 5. hypertension
The nurse employed in a mental health unit is reviewing the work schedule. At what time does the nurse expect that additional client safety precautions will be provided?
A. Day shift B. Weekdays C. Weekends D. 7 to 10 a.m.