A nurse is aware that diphenoxylate HCl with atropine sulfate is an effective adjunct in the treatment of diarrhea. For which of the following patients could the administration of this drug be potentially harmful?
A) An 80-year-old man who has diarrhea secondary to Clostridium difficile infection
B) A woman who has experienced severe diarrhea associated with influenza
C) A man who has experienced diarrhea shortly after beginning tube feeding through a nasogastric tube
D) A 60-year-old woman who tends to get diarrhea during periods of intense stress
A
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1. "We're glad the dog can continue to sleep in our child's room." 2. "We'll keep the plants in our child's room dusted." 3. "We'll be sure to use the fireplace often to keep the house warm in the winter." 4. "We will replace the carpet in our child's bedroom with tile."
Which condition should contraindicate use of progestins?
a. Advanced breast cancer b. Menopausal symptoms c. Endometriosis d. Undiagnosed vaginal bleeding
Priority assessments for a patient beginning amitriptyline (Elavil) include
a. nausea, diarrhea, and irritability. b. seizures, agranulocytosis, and insomnia. c. headache, sexual dysfunction, and weight loss. d. history of falls, arrhythmias, and blurred vision.
The nurse is going to assist with the assessment of a patient's oculovestibular reflex. What should be done before this reflex is assessed?
1. Ensure that the patient's spinal cord has been found intact. 2. Ensure that the patient has an intact gag reflex. 3. Determine that the patient can tolerate being in the supine position. 4. Determine that the patient has an intact tympanic membrane.