You are managing the care of a patient recently diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). He is taking tamsulosin but reports dizziness when standing abruptly. The best option for this patient is:
1. Continue the tamsulosin because the side effect will resolve with continued treatment.
2. Discontinue the tamsulosin and start doxazosin.
3. Have him double his fluid intake and stand more slowly.
4. Prescribe meclizine as needed for the dizziness.
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b. The primary focus of TQM is "doing the right thing.". c. The primary focus of QA is "doing it right.". d. The primary focus of QA is "doing it right.". The primary focus of TQM is "doing the right thing.".
A nurse is developing a care plan for a client. Which client outcome statements are correctly formatted?
A. The client will understand the effects of the medication administered prior to discharge. B. The nurse will administer all medications within ten minutes of their scheduled time. C. The client will identify two adverse effects of enoxaprarin (Lovenox) prior to self-administering the drug. D. The client will verbalize the storage requirements for NPH insulin prior to discharge. E. The healthcare provider will discuss the desired effects of discharge medications with the client the evening before discharge.
On the upright scale, the patient's height is read at the fixed height of the ruler.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following is the primary treatment for the calcium disorder hypoparathyroidism?
A. Administration of bisphosphonates B. Administration of the parathyroid hormone teriparatide (Forteo) C. Administration of intravenous calcium followed by oral calcium salts and vitamin D D. All of these