What assessment findings would indicate this complication may be occurring?
What will be an ideal response?
Signs of increased ICP are a decline in the GCS score, altered reflexes, change in pupil response,
presence of paresthesias, decreased motor movement, change in level of consciousness, aphasia,
vision changes, and variability in blood pressure (BP).
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An instructor is describing the various types of home health care agencies and uses the visiting nurse association as an example of which type?
A) Voluntary nonprofit B) Hospital-based C) For-profit proprietary D) Noncertified
The order is to administer 610 mg. The available supply is labeled 1 g per 20 mL. Calculate the dosage volume. Express your answer to the nearest tenth
What will be an ideal response?
A family member of a patient who has been taking fluphenazine (Prolixin) for 3 months calls to report that the patient is exhibiting agitation and restlessness
The nurse learns that the patient's delusional thinking and hallucinations have stopped since taking the medication. The nurse will perform which action? a. Reassure the family member that tolerance to these side effects will subside over time. b. Remind the family member that complete drug effects may not occur for several more weeks. c. Suggest that the family member contact the provider to discuss an order for a benzodiazepine. d. Tell the family member to withhold the medication and notify the patient's provider.