The nurse is caring for a client who is in traction due to a motor vehicle accident. The nurse anticipates which of the following effects of immobility? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Osteoporosis
2. Venous vasoconstriction
3. Urinary stasis
4. Diarrhea
5. Decreased respiratory movement
1,3,5
Rationale: Without the stress of weight-bearing activity, bones demineralize.
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Nursing management of the patient receiving a neuromuscular blocking agent should include
a. withholding all sedation and narcotics. b. protecting the patient from the environment. c. keeping the patient supine. d. speaking to the patient only when necessary.
High Risk Pool plans are:
a. a way to save money and get a tax deduction. b. an incentive to shop for cost-effective health care services. c. a branch of the U.S. government that deals with health and health services. d. plans for patients previously refused insurance due to preexisting health care conditions.
Dependence is a term that refers to:
1. The presence and severity of withdrawal symptoms 2. Necessary use of drugs to prevent withdrawal symptoms 3. The level of intoxication associated with addiction 4. The amount of substance needed to satisfy cravings
A nursing student wants to know why a patient who has been taking levodopa (Dopar) for years will now receive levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet)
The nurse explains the reasons that levodopa as a single agent is no longer available. Which statement by the student indicates a need for further education? a. "Carbidopa increases the availability of levodopa in the central nervous system." b. "Carbidopa reduces the incidence of nausea and vomiting." c. "Combination products reduce peripheral cardiovascular side effects." d. "Combination products cause fewer dyskinesias and decreased psychosis."