A nurse who works at an outpatient mental health clinic follows numerous clients who have schizophrenia, many of whom are being treated with olanzapine (Zyprexa)
Which of the following clients likely has the highest susceptibility to the adverse effects of olanzapine?
A) A client who is morbidly obese and who has a sedentary lifestyle
B) A client who has type 1 diabetes and who practices poor glycemic control
C) A client who has a body mass index of 16.5 (underweight) and who smokes one pack of cigarettes daily
D) A client who was recently treated with intravenous antibiotics because of cellulitis in his lower leg
B
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1. planned change. 2. expected change. 3. unplanned change. 4. workplace dynamics.
Which of the following suggests that a successful contract has been established between the nurse and patient in the orientation phase of the nurse-patient relationship?
a. Patient has agreed to learn to change his colostomy bag. b. Patient ambulates in the hall without assistance. c. Patient allows the nurse to inject his daily insulin. d. Patient asks the charge nurse to verify that the staff nurse's teaching is correct.
The nurse points out that nursing management of all individuals with anemia is primarily directed toward
a. genetic counseling. b. identifying complications. c. managing manifestations. d. rehabilitative measures.
A client is prescribed an intravenous infusion of milrinone (Primacor) for acute heart failure. Which is a priority nursing assessment during the infusion?
A. Monitor for symptoms of atrial fibrillation B. Continuous ECG monitoring C. Vital signs every 15 minutes D. Monitor for hypertension