A patient has been taking haloperidol (Haldol)
for 3 months for a psychotic disorder, and the nurse is concerned about the development of extrapyramidal symptoms. The nurse will monitor the patient closely for which effects?
a. Increased paranoia
b. Drowsiness and dizziness
c. Tremors and muscle twitching
d. Dry mouth and constipation
ANS: C
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a. Stable angina b. Unstable angina c. Full-blown acute myocardial infarction (MI) d. Pulmonary embolus
A patient becomes unresponsive. The patient's heart rate is 32 beats/min, idioventricular rhythm; blood pressure is 60/32 mm Hg; SpO2 is 90%; and respiratory rate is 14 breaths/min. Which of the following interventions would the nurse do first?
a. Notify the physician and hang normal saline wide open. b. Notify the physician and obtain the defibrillator. c. Notify the physician and obtain a temporary pacemaker. d. Notify the physician and obtain a 12-lead ECG.
A soldier who served in a combat zone tells the nurse, "I saw a child get blown up over 2 years ago, but even now when I see something red, the visions race back to my mind and I smell burnt flesh." How should the nurse document this experience?
a. Thought intrusion b. Repetitive dreams c. Hallucinations d. Flashbacks
The nurse recognizes that the nutrient requirements of the adolescent mirrors those of the pregnant adult with the exception of:
1. Calcium. 2. Iron. 3. Folic acid. 4. Vitamin C.