Thioridazine (Mellaril) is prescribed for a 72-year-old patient with a psychiatric disorder. It is most critical for the nurse to obtain information about preexisting
a. cataracts.
b. heart disease.
c. diabetes mellitus.
d. chronic bronchitis.
B
The anticholinergic and antiadrenergic effects of this drug might produce reflex tachycardia and/ or arrhythmias. Individuals with known heart disease must be carefully evaluated before and during therapy. The remaining options are not influenced as directly by this medication.
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A) Increased ability to concentrate urine B) Increased bladder capacity C) Urinary incontinence D) Decreased glomerular filtration rate
Education for the client who has emphysema should include which of the following?
a. planning a low-protein, low-carbohydrate diet b. supplemental oxygen administration at 6 L/min c. administration of mucolytic agents d. planning a graded exercise program
Which statement is consistent with societal views of dying in the United States?
a. Dying is viewed as a failure on the part of the system and providers. b. Most Americans would prefer to die in a hospital to spare loved ones the burden of care. c. People die of indistinct, complex illness for which a cure is always possible. d. The purpose of the healthcare system is to prevent disease and treat symptoms.
A client with a history of schizophrenia is diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. What is probably the most significant barrier this patient faces?
1) Chronic urinary incontinence 2) Stigma associated with mental illness 3) Risk for recurring infections 4) Auditory hallucinations ("hearing things")