A client is taking aminophylline-theophylline ethylenediamine (Somophyllin). For what should the nurse monitor the client?
a. Drowsiness
b. Hypoglycemia
c. Increased heart rate
d. Decreased white blood cell count
Answer: c. Increased heart rate
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A patient is receiving morphine sulfate. Which of the following effects cannot be attributed to the effects of the drug?
a. Decreased peristalsis b. Diarrhea c. Delayed gastric emptying d. Common bile duct spasm
The nurse is aware that the major cause of Barrett's esophagus is:
a. esophageal reflux. b. eating hot, spicy foods. c. frequent episodes of vomiting. d. esophageal polyps.
The nurse is assessing a 12-month-old boy with an English-speaking father and a Spanish-speaking mother. The boy does not say mama or dada yet. Which of the following is the priority intervention?
A) Performing a developmental evaluation of the child B) Encouraging the parents to speak English to the child C) Asking the mother if the child uses Spanish words D) Referring the child to a developmental specialist
The nurse caring for a client with a recent head injury asks the client to raise his left arm as high as possible. The client repeatedly raises his right arm. What does this indicate?
A) difficulty with providing feedback B) difficulty with decoding messages C) difficulty with compliance D) difficulty with following commands