A woman hospitalized with preterm labor is being treated with a beta-adrenergic agent. Which symptom is a side effect associated with this drug?
a. Gastrointestinal bleeding c. Tachycardia
b. Blurred vision d. Epigastric pain
C
Tachycardia occurs because of stimulation to the beta-adrenergic cells, which also are located in the heart. Gastrointestinal bleeding is not a common adverse effect of beta-adrenergics. Blurred vision is an adverse effect of magnesium sulfate. Epigastric pain is an adverse effect of prostaglandin inhibitors.
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A terminally ill patient has barely eaten anything for several days. A nurse should
1. Place the patient on intravenous (IV) nutrition. 2. Ask the doctor to insert a feeding tube. 3. Insist that the patient eat something at least three times a day. 4. Encourage the patient to eat whatever foods he or she thinks sound and look appealing.
A mother with diabetes has done some reading about the effects of the condition on her newborn. Which statement shows a misunderstanding that should be clarified by the nurse?
a. "Although my baby is large, some women with diabetes have very small babies because the blood flow through the placenta may not be as good as it should be." b. "My baby will be watched closely for signs of low blood sugar, especially during the early days after birth." c. "The red appearance of my baby's skin is due to an excessive number of red blood cells." d. "My baby's pancreas may not produce enough insulin because the cells became smaller than normal during my pregnancy."
When the nurse is alone with a client, the client says, "It was all my fault. The house was so messy when he got home and I know he hates that.". Which response would be most appropriate?
A) "It is not your fault. No one deserves to be hurt. " B) "What else did you do to make him so angry with you?" C) "You need to start to clean the house early in the day.". D) "Remember, he works hard and you need to meet his needs.".