A patient is administered a phenothiazine for nausea and vomiting. What is the action of phenothiazine?
A) Increases gastric motility
B) Antagonizes dopamine receptors
C) Blocks histamine receptors
D) Antagonizes serotonin receptors
B
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A new mother with a 6-hour-old infant calls the nursing station complaining that her baby is so cold he is shivering. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A. Bring warm blankets to wrap the baby in. B. Encourage the mother to feed him a warmed bottle. C. Perform a thorough head-to-toe assessment. D. Set the room temperature higher.
Which clinical manifestations support the diagnosis of viral meningitis? Select all that apply
1. Abrupt onset of fever 2. Headache 3. Myalgia 4. Hemorrhagic rash 5. Purpura
A group of staff nurses have met with the nurse manager to discuss the increasing stress of working on a unit. What strategies could the nurse manager suggest or use to help the staff cope with this stress? Select all that apply
1. The manager could help the staff set reasonable priorities in the work done every day on the unit. 2. The manager could offer the staff a class on multi-tasking. 3. The manager could create a schedule that supports the nurse's ability to take breaks throughout the day. 4. The manager could encourage a goal of eating healthy foods when at work. 5. The manger could be a role model by viewing problems as challenges and opportunities.
A patient is diagnosed with ventricular fibrillation. For which emergency intervention should the nurse anticipate preparing?
a. Defibrillation b. Endotracheal Intubation c. Synchronized cardioversion d. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)