What should the nurse remember when providing information and appropriate explanations about diagnostic procedures to clients?
A) Explanations should be as detailed as possible.
B) Explanations should never be repeated.
C) Energy levels of clients may be decreased.
D) Activity should be emphasized before and after procedures.
C
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A) The amount of the drug that must be given to produce a particular response B) How well a drug produces its desired effect C) A drug's strength of attraction for a receptor site D) A drug's ability to stimulate its receptor
When one drug works to decrease acidity in the stomach by directly neutralizing the acid and another drug decreases stomach acidity by preventing the production of acid in the stomach, how would the interaction be classified?
A. A direct chemical reaction B. Pharmacodynamic C. Pharmacokinetic D. Combined toxicity
Which assessment findings indicate a client receiving dobutamine (Dobutrex) is experiencing an adverse effect?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. Palpitations B. Drop in blood pressure C. Cold extremities D. Headache E. Blurred vision
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A. making barely audible breath sounds. B. the soft tissues of the chest retracting with each breath. C. holding the mouth open while breathing. D. spreading the nostrils.