An elderly patient is being treated with a tricyclic antidepressant medication. What adverse reaction should the home care nurse observe for?
A) Syncope
B) Atrial fibrillation
C) Falls
D) Polyphagia
Ans: B
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What would you know is happening with this patient? A) Respiratory acidosis B) Metabolic alkalosis C) Respiratory alkalosis D) Mixed acid-base disorder
A patient being treated for a traumatic brain injury is demonstrating signs of contractures as a complication associated with immobility. Which of these can the nurse implement to reduce these complications?
1. ensure oxygen saturation level of 92% 2. apply antiembolism stockings 3. turn and reposition every 4 hours 4. implement passive range of motion exercises
A nurse wants to change a patient procedure. Which action will the nurse take to easily find research evidence to support this change?
a. Read all the articles found on the Internet. b. Make a general search of the Internet. c. Use a PICOT format for the search. d. Start with a broad question.
The nurse is reviewing nursing research literature related to a potential practice problem on the nursing unit. What is the rationale for the nurse's action? (Select all that apply.)
a. Nursing research ensures the nurse's promotion. b. Nursing research identifies new knowledge. c. Nursing research improves professional practice. d. Nursing research enhances effective use of resources. e. Nursing research leads to decreases in budget expenditures.