For which adverse event should the nurse monitor a patient treated with bretylium?
a. Diarrhea
b. Hypotension
c. Facilitation of repolarization
d. Shortening of action potential
b
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What action should the nurse take to minimize relocation stress syndrome in this client? A. Reorient the client frequently to his or her location. B. Obtain a certified sitter to remain with the client. C. Speak to the client as little as possible to avoid overstimulation. D. Provide adequate sedation for all procedures to avoid fear-provoking situations.
An adult comes to the crisis clinic after termination from a job of 15 years. The patient says, "I don't know what to do. How can I get another job? Who will pay the bills? How will I feed my family?" Which nursing diagnosis applies?
a. Hopelessness b. Powerlessness c. Chronic low self-esteem d. Disturbed thought processes
A male client who has never smoked but has had COPD for the past 5 years is now being assessed for cancer of the lung. The nurse knows that he is most likely to develop which type of lung cancer?
A) Adenocarcinoma. B) Oat-cell carcinoma. C) Malignant melanoma. D) Squamous-cell carcinoma.
The nurse is caring for a patient who has a heightened risk for seizures during his alcohol detoxification. Which medication may be included in the patient's care?
a. Magnesium sulfate b. Chlordiazepoxide (Valium) c. Promethazine (Phenergan) d. Dicyclomine (Bentyl)