A client describes herself as a social drinker, but the nurse realizes that the client's intake is
excessive. The client tells the nurse that her memory has gotten a bit "spotty" so she is taking ginkgo
biloba.
The nurse will make the assessment that the combination of ginkgo and alcohol may produce
a. delirium.
b. gastrointestinal symptoms.
c. spontaneous bleeding.
d. thromboembolic phenomena.
C
Ginkgo interacts with anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents and may cause spontaneous bleeding. It
should be used with caution by individuals who consume alcohol or who have other risk factors for
hemorrhagic stroke.
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a. Increased education for mothers. b. Late prenatal care. c. Increased number of cesarean sections. d. Making all women take more vitamins.
The faculty member explains to students that the Omaha Problem Classification system
a. classifies problems based on their severity. b. is designed for community health nursing. c. helps nurses allocate resources in home health. d. is the most complete nursing nomenclature system.
A patient taking medication for depression states, "I need to stop taking my medication because it blurs my vision, and I'm making mistakes when I paint jewelry by hand.". Which response by a nurse would be most therapeutic?
a. "If you cannot take medication, would you consider a course of 6 to 10 electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatments offered on an outpatient basis? ECT treatments usually work immediately.". b. "Do you recall the two of us discussing that blurred vision may occur but that it will resolve shortly? In the meantime, let's discuss how to best avoid getting injured until your vision clears up.". c. "I understand your concern considering that you need to work to receive health insurance. Would you like me to ask the psychiatrist to change your medication?" d. "You may need to apply for a sick leave for 6 months until your depression improves enough to lessen the medication dosage.".
A patient comes to the ED exhibiting severe physical and emotional symptomology. When no physical cause can be found for the symptoms, the patient is diagnosed with severe anxiety with panic attack symptoms
Which assessment data supports this diagnosis? Select all that apply. a. Blood pressure 158/90; 15 minutes later 130/80 b. Claims that she feels like she going to die c. Random but controlled thoughts d. Unable to follow instructions e. Dry, flushed skin