The nurse assesses a patient who is receiving morphine sulfate intravenously using a patient-controlled analgesia pump. The nurse notes somnolence and respiratory depression, which are signs of morphine toxicity
The nurse will prepare to administer naloxone (Narcan) because it
a. has synergistic effects with morphine.
b. is a narcotic agonist.
c. is a narcotic antagonist.
d. potentiates narcotic effects.
ANS: C
Naloxone is a narcotic antagonist, meaning that it reverses the effects of morphine by blocking morphine receptor sites.
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1. "I agree with you, discipline is an important part of parenting." 2. "I know just how you feel. I had the same experience with my children." 3. "You are so right. Adolescents function in the me-first mode all the time." 4. "Tell me how you feel when your adolescent is aggressive with you."
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The nurse should further assess the patient for a. bradycardia, diaphoresis, and urinary urgency. b. tachycardia, diaphoresis, and urinary retention. c. xerostomia, diaphoresis, and mydriasis. d. increased gastric motility, mydriasis, and urinary retention.
How is a definitive diagnosis of tuberculosis made? You may select more than one answer
1. Tuberculin skin testing 2. Chest radiographs 3. Microscopic examination of sputum 4. Chronic cough 5. Night sweats
A breastfeeding woman develops engorged breasts at 3 days' postpartum. What action would help this woman achieve her goal of reducing the engorgement? The woman:
a. Skips feedings to let her sore breasts rest. b. Avoids using a breast pump. c. Breastfeeds her infant every 2 hours. d. Reduces her fluid intake for 24 hours.