A seizure is:
a. Violent and sudden contractions or tre-mors of muscle groups
b. The excessive loss of blood in a short time
c. The sudden loss of consciousness
d. The same as stroke
A
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A patient comes to the clinic for a checkup and shares upcoming plans to go on a vacation cruise. The patient asks for a medication to prevent sea sickness. The nurse practitioner orders scopola-mine
The nurse provides education and tells the patient to be aware of the potential side effects, which include a. nausea and vomiting. b. blurred vision and drowsiness. c. itching and diarrhea. d. hearing loss and salivation.
Informed consent requires that the patient has received specific information regarding the benefits of having the procedure as well as what will happen if the procedure is not performed
Which of the following must also be applied for it to be legal? a. Alternatives and risks b. Competency and voluntariness c. Cost and benefits d. Risks and discomfort
A client has relayed instructions from a physician regarding an allergy to a type of antibiotic therapy. The nurse would question which instruction?
a. Wear a Medic Alert bracelet that indicates the allergy. b. Avoid all penicillin-type drugs. c. Inform all healthcare providers of the allergy. d. Restrict fluids when taking the antibiotic.
List at least three reasons why patients may become irritable, complaining, and uncooperative.
What will be an ideal response?