A patient with seizure disorder is being treated with oral phenytoin (Dilantin). To prevent undesirable side effects of this medication, what is a nursing priority?
A) Monitor all seizure activity
B) Use seizure precautions
C) Give medication with milk
D) Teach good oral care
D
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The nurse knows that cold therapy is contraindicated in the following conditions: (Select all that apply.)
a. Edema b. Shivering c. Bleeding d. Circulatory issues
Convert 3,000 seconds to an equivalent amount in hours
1. 1ΒΌ hours 2. 0.83 hours 3. 50 hours 4. 2.1 hours
The nurse is preparing to assess the client's respiratory system. Which order should the nurse conduct the assessment?1: Auscultation.2: Inspection.3: Percussion.4: Client survey.5: Palpation.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A patient with Parkinson's disease who takes levodopa (Dopar) and pramipexole (Mirapex) was admitted with a peptic ulcer
A nurse is providing discharge instructions a week later and notes that the prescriber has added cimetidine (Tagamet) to the patient's drug regimen. What statement made by the patient indicates a need for further teaching? a. "I should take the Tagamet at least 1 hour before the other medications." b. "I should rise slowly from seated or lying positions." c. "I very likely could experience dyskinesias." d. "I should see an improvement in dyskinesias."