What is the first thing you will need to do if you note a toxic or overdose reaction to the
fentanyl transdermal patch?
What will be an ideal response?
Should this happen, the patch needs to be removed immediately, and the patient must be
monitored for serious respiratory depression for up to 12 hours after the patch is removed. Prepare
to administer an opioid antagonist if ordered.
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A 68-year-old male has visited his family physician because the size of his scrotum has increased exponentially in recent months. He has subsequently been diagnosed with an inguinal hernia
Which of the following statements best captures the nature of his health problem? A) Part of his intestine and parietal peritoneum are protruding through the inguinal opening. B) Rupture of the tunica vaginalis has allowed a part of his small bowel to protrude into the intrascrotal space. C) Incomplete closure of the inguinal opening during his development has contributed to testicular hypertrophy and hyperplasia. D) Occlusion of the efferent ductules and epididymis causes massive dilation of the testes.
Which complications or responses to chemotherapy have a greater impact among older adults who receive intravenous chemotherapy? (select all that apply)
a. Alopecia b. Headache c. Nausea/vomiting d. Neutropenia e. Peripheral neuropathy f. Stomach and intestinal changes
The nurse is trying to reduce a client's anxiety through education and increasing the client's sense of control. Which of the following nursing strategies would be most helpful in achieving this goal?
1. Make most of the care decisions for the client. 2. Talk to the family about the client's status with the client nearby. 3. Explain alternative care options to the client. 4. Refuse to give any information or advice to the client.
Which example of behavior in a family system demonstrates double-bind communication?
a. A mother tells her daughter, "You make me so mad that sometimes I wish I had never had you." b. A teenager tells her father, "You are treating me like a baby when you tell me I must be home by 10 PM on a school night." c. A son tells his mother, "You worry too much about what might happen. Nothing has happened yet, so why worry?" d. A wife tells her husband, "You go ahead with your bowling trip. Try not to worry about me falling on my crutches while I'm alone at home."