When a patient appears confused, assess the reason. Confusion and other mental status changes are frequent ________ of a number of medications.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
side effects
When a patient appears confused, assess the reason. Confusion and other mental status changes are frequent side effects of a number medications.
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He has no history of psychiatric disorder but is described by his family as being "a difficult person who finds fault with others.". From the day of admission he has verbally abused the nurses for their inability to provide care that keeps him pain free and comfortable. Nursing interventions that should be introduced include (multiple answers may be correct) A. providing activities that distract or entertain. B. clarifying actions the nurse can take. C. providing medication on schedule. D. meeting requests only when politely verbalized. E. establishing penalties for inappropriate behavior. F. encouraging the client to plan with nurse.
A ventilated patient is receiving midazolam (Versed) for sedation. The nurse would recognize that the patient is receiving an appropriate dose of midazolam when the patient is:
1. Awake with a respiratory rate of 38 and a heart rate of 132 2. Asleep but withdrawing to noxious stimuli with a heart rate of 80 3. Awake with a heart rate of 124 and attempting to pull out the IV 4. Asleep but awakening to light touch with a heart rate of 72
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1. it is a stronger agent and patients are more likely to become addicted. 2. the long half-life allows dangerous levels to accumulate. 3. methadone is more costly and requires a controlled-substance prescription. 4. methadone is associated with more side effects.
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A. 40 mg every 4 to 6 hours B. 240 mg every 4 to 6 hours C. 160 mg every 4 to 6 hours D. 80 mg every 4 to 6 hours