Which of the following would be important to monitor in a child receiving methylphenidate for treatment of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
a. Liver function
b. Vision
c. Growth parameters
d. Renal function
ANS: C
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A) Adjust communication style based on child's cues. B) Provide validation of the child's thoughts and feelings. C) Perform an age-appropriate mental status examination. D) Establish a daily routine.
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Delegation Decision-Making Tree consists of four steps. Which of the following is not one of these steps?
a. assessment of the patient, staff, and situational context b. planning of the context based on the delegation needs c. surveillance, supervision, and monitoring of the delegation to assure compliance with standards of practice, policy, and procedures d. evaluation and feedback to consider the effectiveness of the delegation
When caring for a patient with continuous bladder irrigation after having transurethral resection of the prostate, which action could the nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
a. Teach the patient how to perform Kegel exercises. b. Report any complaints of pain or spasms to the nurse. c. Monitor for increases in bleeding or presence of clots. d. Increase the flow rate of the irrigation if clots are noted.
Which type of laxative, as its mechanism of action, pulls water into the fecal mass to create a more watery stool?
1. Bulk-forming laxatives 2. Saline cathartics 3. Surfactant laxatives 4. Stimulant laxatives