The nurse is caring for a patient in mild shock. Which medication should the nurse question before providing if ordered for a patient experiencing shock?
a. Benadryl
b. Morphine
c. Dopamine
d. Solu-Medrol
ANS: B
Decreased afterload occurs from vasodilation that occurs from morphine. Shock is characterized by hypotension, so any drug such as morphine that decreases blood pressure should be avoided or used cautiously. A. C. D. Benadryl, Solu-Medrol, and Dopamine are all medications used to treat shock.
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A) Margaret Sanger B) Virginia Henderson C) Clara Barton D) Mary Mahoney
A client who experienced poisoning is about to be discharged from the hospital, and asks the nurse is it would be helpful to have syrup of ipecac in the home for emergency purposes
The nurse should explain that syrup of ipecac is not recommended for the home because: 1. The client can overdose on the medication. 2. Ipecac induces vomiting, which could cause airway damage. 3. Charcoal is a better substitute for all poisonings. 4. The client might not be able to find the medication when needed.
A home health nurse arrived at her client's home at the expected time. A relative from out of town had gotten to the home just before the nurse, and the family had made a fresh pot of cof-fee
The client stated to the nurse, "Come have some coffee with us, and you can meet my cousin." Which of these nurse responses is most applicable to the situation? 1. "Thanks, but I never eat or drink when I'm working." 2. "Thank you. I'd like that." 3. "I really need to get started. Could you drink the coffee after I leave?" 4. "I'm trying to limit my intake of caffeine. It makes me hyper."