A patient with generalized convulsive disorder has a nursing diagnosis of "Deficient knowledge related to lack of information about side effects of Dilantin." Which goal and outcome criteria would be most appropriate?
1. Absence of GI complaint; takes medication with food
2. Stimulate gingiva; brushes teeth vigorously to encourage gingival growth
3. Maintain normal pattern of elimination; limits fluids and eats foods that reduce diarrhea
4. Maintain normal sleep pattern; reduces stimuli and takes warm baths to induce drowsiness
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Dilantin is irritating to GI tissues. Dilantin causes gingival hyperplasia, constipation, and drowsiness.
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What should the nurse instruct the student to do while taking this medication? A) Take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to stop pain from expanding muscles. B) Drink plenty of fluids while using this drug and watch for swelling. C) Stop eating red meat or other animal products. D) Take cimetidine (Tagamet) to relieve the stomach upset associated with the use of this therapy.
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A) The heart beats faster but pumps with less force. B) Fatty deposits and other substances clog narrowed coronary vessels. C) Blood pressure lowers because of systemic vasodilation. D) The time required for the heart's diastolic–systolic cycle decreases.
The use of a diverse sample of study participants in multiple sites might affect which of the following?
A) Replicability of the study B) The ability to use randomization C) The ability to use blinding as a strategy D) The study's external validity
The nurse is visiting a family with a toddler and school-age child. Which teaching should the nurse provide to the parents that would be appropriate for both children?
A) Increased freedom B) Actions to ensure safety C) Encourage independent thinking D) Importance of school experiences