A 77-year-old man with a long history of absence seizures has been treated with ethosuximide for many years. The man is now in the process of moving to a long-term care facility and a nurse is creating a plan of care
The nurse understands the potential adverse effects of this drug and would consequently prioritize which of the following nursing diagnoses?
A) Risk for Impaired Gas Exchange
B) Risk for Altered Urinary Elimination
C) Risk for Falls
D) Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity
C
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A nurse triages clients arriving at the hospital after a mass casualty. Which clients are correctly classified? (Select all that apply.)
a. A 35-year-old female with severe chest pain: red tag b. A 42-year-old male with full-thickness body burns: green tag c. A 55-year-old female with a scalp laceration: black tag d. A 60-year-old male with an open fracture with distal pulses: yellow tag e. An 88-year-old male with shortness of breath and chest bruises: green tag
To which of the following patients would a medication nurse most likely administer caffeine as part of the treatment plan?
A) A preterm neonate who has apnea B) A 34-year-old woman with a diagnosis of gastric ulcerations C) A school-age child with severe ADHD D) A 52-year-old man with narcolepsy
Hypothermia is defined as a rectal or axillary temperature below ____________________ degrees Fahrenheit
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which teaching points would you include for a patient who is taking laxatives for constipation? (select all that apply)
a. Drink between 1500 and 2000 mL of fluids every day. b. Avoid bulk foods such as whole-grain bread and vegetables. c. Use the bathroom right away when you feel the urge to have a bowel movement. d. Try to get some regular exercise each day to prevent constipation. e. Take your laxative with at least 4 ounces of water so it can be effective. f. Laxatives are usually prescribed for one 2 to 3 weeks.