The nurse is preparing to administer a fluorquinolone medication to a client with a urinary tract infection. The nurse knows it is important to contact a health care provider immediately if which adverse effects occur?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Severe diarrhea containing mucous
2. Decreased urine output
3. Nausea
4. Abdominal cramping
5. Headache
Correct Answer: 1,2
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The nurse understands that cultural and religious traditions and practices: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Should be supported by the healthcare team. 2. Often determine expression of grief. 3. Encourage outward expressions of grief. 4. Are diverse in the United States. 5. Require individualized care.
The mother of an 8-year-old client being treated for conduct disorder says that the child often threatens to "kung-fu" (kick and strike) the client's sister just like a favorite cartoon character does on TV
Based on behavioral theory, the nurse would suspect that the child's aggressive behavior could best be reduced by: 1. Administering a medication that will increase the neurotransmitter serotonin. 2. Engaging the client and sister in family therapy. 3. Providing positive reinforcement when the child exhibits nonaggressive behavior. 4. Identifying and reframing the negative thoughts that the child has toward the sister.
During a physical assessment, the patient complains of difficulty in passing stools. What should the nurse document that the patient is experiencing?
a. Dyspnea b. Cyanosis c. Constipation d. Ecchymosis
Several of a nursing student's classmates have enrolled in an NCLEX-PNÆ review course that will take place over the following weekend
The student is considering joining them, but is unsure whether the course is worthwhile, both in terms of time and money. Which characteristic of the course should prompt the student to avoid enrolling in the review course? A) The course will be presented by DVD with an instructor accessible by e-mail. B) The organizers of the course are practical nurses who work in acute care. C) The course has testimonials from individuals who have previously taken it. D) The course is structured around the Category of Client Needs.