A nurse monitors a patient with bipolar disorder who has taken carbamazepine for 2 years. Which laboratory value requires the most diligent surveillance?
a. Serum urea nitrogen
b. Direct bilirubin
c. Complete blood count
d. Thyroid function studies
c
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Which statement about corticosteroid use and pediatric patients is true?
a. Adrenal atrophy does not occur during long-term use because this organ is younger and healthier in children. b. Because these drugs slow cell division, they can interfere with normal growth and are not used in children. c. Children are at the same risk for every side effect of long-term corticosteroid use that adults experience. d. Drug doses are usually higher than for adults because children metabolize corticosteroids faster than adults.
During an assessment, a client tells the nurse that she "can't stand her mother" and does "whatever she wants me to do" since the client "can't do anything right anyway."
This information is helpful for the nurse in determining the client's: 1. Self-esteem. 2. Role performance. 3. Body image. 4. Personal identity.
A nurse prepares a patient for a diagnostic procedure. Succinylcholine (Anectine) will be administered. What patient education should the nurse provide to the patient before the diagnostic test?
a. There is a high risk of arrhythmias with the use of this agent. b. Nerve damage may occur and will likely be permanent. c. Transient muscle pain is common after the use of this agent. d. This agent is not associated with any side effects.
According to the Recent Life Changes Questionnaire, which situation would most necessitate a complete assessment of a person's stress status and coping abilities?
a. A person who has been assigned more responsibility at work b. A parent whose job required relocation to a different city c. A person returning to college after an employer ceased operations d. A man who recently separated from his wife because of marital problems