The nurse is aware that he or she may be administering the new antianxiety medication pregabalin (Lyrica) to clients without an anxiety disorder for the purpose of treating:
a. Depression
b. Psychotic episodes
c. Neuropathic pain
d. Bipolar disorder
C
Pregabalin (Lyrica) has been found to be effective for the treatment of neuropathic pain, as well as seizure disorders. This medication is not used for any of the other options listed.
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When assessing a patient after a pericardiocentesis that was performed for cardiac tamponade, the nurse is aware that the cardiac tamponade has been relieved when the following assessment findings are present:
A) Decrease in central venous pressure and increase in blood pressure B) Decrease in central venous pressure and decrease in blood pressure C) Increase in central venous pressure and increase in blood pressure D) Increase in central venous pressure and decrease in blood pressure
The nurse is planning the care for a client with peripheral neuropathy. Which interventions would assist with disturbed sensory perception?
Select all that apply. A) Frequent rest periods B) Smoking cessation C) Frequency of pain medication D) Relaxation techniques E) Nutrition
Enteral nutrition (EN) is used to supplement adequate nutrition to a client who cannot take in adequate calories and nutrients orally. Research studies have shown what about enteral nutrition?
A) It is better than parenteral nutrition. B) It reduces length of hospital stay. C) It does not reduce length of hospital stay. D) It reduces mortality.
What is the most important action for the nurse when caring for a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus who is prescribed a beta blocker?
a. Assess the patient's feet daily. b. Monitor for infection. c. Administer oral diabetic drugs. d. Regularly check the patient's blood glucose.