An increased risk of toxicity from exposures to high doses of a drug is associated with which patient type? (Check all that apply correct.)
A. older adult patient
B. pregnant patient
C. patient with kidney disease
D. pediatric patient
Answer: D
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1. Topical antibiotics. 2. Intravenous antibiotics. 3. Incision and drainage. 4. Intravenous corticosteroids.
The nurse observes myoclonic movements in an older patient receiving morphine sulfate for pain. What should the nurse do with this finding?
1. Contact the prescribing physician. 2. Observe the patient for more movements. 3. Document the finding in the patient's medical record. 4. Send a blood sample to the lab to analyze the drug level.
A 55-year-old patient, who has been the primary caregiver for her recently deceased father, tells the nurse that caring for her father has left her feeling exhausted and lonely. What condition should the nurse consider as a risk for this patient?
1. Bipolar disorder 2. Schizoaffective disorder 3. Complicated grief disorder 4. Generalized anxiety disorder netics, childhood trauma, and substance abuse.
A client who is having outpatient gallbladder surgery states he will have a ride to the hospital for the surgery, but will not have a ride home, and does not have anyone to be with him at home
Which response is most appropriate at this time for the nurse? 1. "Would it be better to reschedule your surgery until a day when you have someone who can take you home?" 2. "The health care provider will refuse to do the surgery on a client who must go home alone.". 3. "I am sorry; you will not be able to have your surgery then.". 4. "No problem, you can drive yourself home after the surgery.".