The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing chronic fatigue related to medication being taken for seasonal allergies. What should the nurse anticipate being prescribed to help this client?
A) A medication change to treat seasonal allergies
B) Physical therapy to promote exercise
C) Strategies to keep the client awake during the day
D) Sleep medication to increase rest time
Answer: A
The nurse might expect the doctor to try different dosages or different medications to try to relieve the symptoms. Since the fatigue is due to medication side effects, other strategies will not be effective while the client is on the medication.
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A. Brainstem B. Cerebellum C. Cerebrum D. Frontal lobe E. Parietal lobe
Dull, aching, steady pain at the posterior costal margin indicates _____ pain
1. urethral 2. kidney 3. ureteral 4. bladder
A nurse working on the psychiatric unit receives a telephone call from the employer of one of the clients on the unit. The employer asks to be sent a copy of Mr. Murray's latest lab work and psychological testing results so Mr
Murray's medical records in employee health can be kept up to date. Based on what you know about issues surrounding breach of confidentiality, your best response to the employer's request would be: A) "I'm sorry; we're not allowed to give out that information about our clients." B) "I'll have to get the client's signed consent before we can send that information to you." C) "I am unable to acknowledge whether or not a Mr. Murray is a client on this unit." D) "Sure, give me your address and I will see that the information is sent to you."
The nurse is caring for a patient on the medical-surgical unit. The nurse and the physician have completed an invasive procedure. What is the next step in handling the instruments used during the procedure?
a. Don gloves, gather instruments, place in transport carrier, and send to central sterile for cleaning and sterilization. b. Don gloves, gather instruments, place in transport carrier, and send to central sterile for cleaning and disinfection. c. Don gloves, gather instruments, place in transport carrier, and send to central sterile for cleaning and boiling. d. Don gloves, gather instruments, place in transport carrier, and send to central sterile for cleaning.