A nurse is talking to an 18-year-old patient who has had a seizure disorder since she was 10 years old and is taking phenytoin (Dilantin). The nurse should suggest that she take which of the following?
A) A potassium supplement
B) An iron supplement
C) Folic acid
D) Vitamin C
C
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The nurse is administering an otic preparation as part of treatment for a severe fungal ear infection. Why is pramoxine added to the otic medication?
a. It is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation. b. It is an emulsifying drug that works to soften the cerumen. c. It is a local anesthetic that causes temporary relief of pain. d. It works synergistically to enhance the effect of the antifungal drug.
The nurse has administered 4 oz of orange juice to an alert patient whose blood glucose was 62 mg/dL. Fifteen minutes later, the blood glucose is 67 mg/dL. Which action should the nurse take next?
a. Give the patient 4 to 6 oz more orange juice. b. Administer the PRN glucagon (Glucagon) 1 mg IM. c. Have the patient eat some peanut butter with crackers. d. Notify the health care provider about the hypoglycemia.
A nurse identifies outcomes of care for the hospitalized, postoperative client primarily to:
A) document nursing practice. B) evaluate nursing interventions. C) focus on health promotion. D) provide individualized care.
A patient who has been feeling more anxious since the recent and unexpected death of a spouse is experiencing an acute asthma attack. Rank the following events in the most likely order of occurrence. Place the five events in the correct order.Choice 1. The patient states, "I feel like my throat is closing off and I can't breathe very well."Choice 2. The patient is allergic to aspirin but unknowingly ingested a product with aspirin among its ingredients.Choice 3. The patient's respiratory rate is 32 breaths per minute and his oxygen saturation level falls from 94% to 89%.Choice 4. Inflammatory mediators are released and inflammatory cells are activated.Choice 5. The patient is taken to the hospital via an ambulance and treated with medication.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).