Long or broken nails are dangerous because they:
a. Can scratch the skin
b. Cause infection
c. Cause blisters
d. Lead to gangrene
A
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When assessing an older adult for seizures, the nurse should be alert for:
A) a blank stare and brief unresponsiveness. B) muscular rigidity and loss of consciousness. C) muscular contraction and relaxation. D) extremities rigid and extended.
Which drug group for glaucoma can worsen asthma?
a. Adrenergic agonists b. Beta blockers c. Cholinergics d. Prostaglandin agonists
The nurse is teaching parents how to prevent a sickle-cell crisis in the child with sickle-cell disease. The nurse will explain that precipitating factors contributing to a sickle-cell crisis include (Select all that apply.)
1. fever. 2. dehydration. 3. regular exercise. 4. altitude. 5. increased fluid intake.
The nurse is caring for a patient who has taken an overdose of aspirin several hours prior. The provider orders sodium bicarbonate to be given. The nurse understands that this drug is given for which purpose?
a. To counter the toxic effects of the aspirin b. To decrease the half-life of the aspirin c. To increase the excretion of the aspirin d. To neutralize the acid of the aspirin