The nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted with an alcohol overdose. Which effects should the nurse expect when caring for this client? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1. Coma
2. Hypotension
3. Vomiting
4. Nausea
5. Increased respirations
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
Rationale 1: Coma is a possible symptom of alcohol overdose.
Rationale 2: Hypotension is a symptom of alcohol overdose.
Rationale 3: Vomiting is a symptom of alcohol overdose.
Rationale 4: Nausea is a symptom of alcohol overdose.
Rationale 5: Increased respirations are not caused by alcohol overdose.
Global Rationale: Coma, hypotension, vomiting, and nausea are all possible symptoms of alcohol overdose. Increased respirations is not a symptoms of alcohol overdose.
You might also like to view...
A patient is diagnosed with acute supraventricular tachycardia, and a critical care nurse is contributing to his plan of care
Which of the following class IV calcium channel blockers is exclusively administered to treat acute supraventricular tachycardia? A) Bethanechol chloride (Urecholine) B) Chlorambucil (Leukeran) C) Diltiazem (Cardizem) D) Midazolam hydrochloride
The client with a myocardial infarction has undergone electrocardiography (ECG). What changes in the ECG tracing would the nurse expect to see in this client?
A. ST-segment depression, flattened T wave, normal Q wave B. ST-segment depression, T-wave inversion, normal Q wave C. ST-segment inversion, T-wave elevation, abnormal Q wave D. ST-segment elevation, T-wave inversion, abnormal Q wave
The nurse caring for a 91-year-old patient with osteoarthritis is reviewing the patient's chart. This patient is on a variety of medications prescribed by different care providers in the community
In light of the QSEN competency of safety, what is the nurse most concerned about with this patient? A) Depression B) Chronic illness C) Inadequate pain control D) Drug interactions
In the first 3 days after surgery, the nurse would anticipate the fluid and electrolyte adjustment of
a. elevated hematocrit level. b. fluid retention. c. increase in serum potassium level. d. increased urine output.