An older patient with an anxiety disorder asks why the healthcare provider is reluctant to prescribe an antianxiety medication. Which should the nurse explain as an adverse effect of this type of medication commonly seen in older adults?
1. Dizziness
2. Decreased libido
3. Gastrointestinal distress
4. Paradoxical reaction
4. Paradoxical reaction
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A male student comes to the campus clinic complaining of painful scrotal edema, nausea, vomiting, chills, and fever. What should the nurse recognize these signs and symptoms as being associated with?
a. Orchitis b. Epididymitis c. Urethritis d. Cystitis
The client is given an injection of an antibiotic. Shortly afterwards the client reports hives and itching. The nurse administers an antihistamine to counteract the effect of the antibiotic
The nurse is using which one of the following intervention methods? 1. Preventive measures 2. Assisting with ADLs 3. Preparing for special procedures 4. Compensation for adverse reactions
Which statement(s) accurately describe the advantage(s) of fiberglass casts? (select all that apply.)
a. Lighter weight b. Allowance of weight bearing after 30 mi-nutes c. Cheaper d. Dries more quickly e. Easily pliable f. Smooth surface that is less abrasive to skin
The nurse is assessing a patient with glomerulonephritis and notes crackles in the lung fields and neck vein distention. The patient reports mild shortness of breath. Based on these findings, what does the nurse do next?
a. Check for CVA tenderness or flank pain. b. Obtain a urine sample to check for proteinuria. c. Assess for additional signs of fluid overload. d. Alert the health care provider about the respiratory symptoms.