If a patient were to overdose on a cholinesterase inhibitor, which intervention would the nurse expect for the resultant respiratory depression?
a. Physostigmine
b. Succinylcholine
c. Atropine
d. Mechanical ventilation
d
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An experienced delegator is mentoring a newly appointed nurse in the hospital. The new nurse states, "I am hesitant to delegate tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) because I am afraid they will not be done correctly." Which response by the exper
A) Tell her not to delegate any tasks unless she is completely confident. B) Tell her to clearly identify the task and expectations and then to monitor the delegate's progress. C) Tell her that delegation often results in a decrease in job satisfaction. D) Tell her that her job responsibility requires that she do everything herself.
The nurse at the adult outpatient clinic plans to use the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale to
examine a client who has taken typical antipsychotic medication (chlorpromazine, haloperidol) over a period of several years. The purpose of this examination is to detect a. neuroleptic malignant syndrome. b. anticholinergic side effects. c. tardive dyskinesia. d. akathisia.
A client's daughter provides all the day-to-day care for her mother, who has a diagnosis of dementia. The daughter is experiencing symptoms of insomnia, stomach pains, and frequent headaches
These symptoms may indicate that the daughter is in need of: A) A nursing home placement for her mother. B) Electroconvulsive treatment for depression. C) A thorough mental status examination. D) Supportive counseling and information about respite care.
The school nurse is planning an education program for fourth-grade children regarding prepubescent changes. What nursing action will make the educational program successful?
1. Discussing program content with the parents 2. Talking to all of the classes at one time 3. Planning the program for after school 4. Having the parents present during the program