A 38-year-old client is being prepared for extensive surgery under general anesthesia
The client has been prescribed atropine. Which side effect of the drug should the nurse
watch out for and report immediately to the healthcare provider?
A) Urinary retention
B) Difficulty swallowing
C) Dryness of the mouth
D) Constipation
B
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The nurse has completed discharge teaching for the family of a child diagnosed with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease. The nurse knows further teaching is needed about the condition if the family states:
1. "We're glad this will only take about six weeks to correct." 2. "We understand swimming is a good sport for Legg-Calvé-Perthes." 3. "We know to watch for areas on the skin that the brace might rub." 4. "We understand abduction of the affected leg is important."
On admission of a new primipara who has just given birth, the nurse notes that she had a prolonged second stage of labor and extended time in the stirrups on the delivery table. The nurse interprets this as placing the client at high risk for:
A) Retained placental fragments C) Thrombophlebitis B) Hypertension D) Postpartum involution
A modified BPP reveals the following: reactive NST with moderate variability; AFI of 7. This test would be interpreted as
A. Abnormal B. Equivocal C. Normal
A nurse in community-based practice needs a variety of skills and talents while rendering care to patients in the community, which includes which of the following? Select all that apply
A. Case manager B. Care giver C. Educator D. Advocate E. Counselor