A patient has been taking aspirin for migraines and requests another medication for use when a headache first begins in an effort to prevent a major attack. Which agent would be the most suitable for this purpose?
1. Propranolol
2. Divalproex
3. Demerol
4. Ergotamine
Correct Answer: 4
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a. assess that the blood tubing is warm to the touch. b. assess the hemofilter every 6 hours for clotting. c. cover the dialysis lines to protect them from light. d. use clean technique during vascular access dressing changes.
Which assessment finding would alert the nurse that a patient who is vomiting has developed hypochloremia?
A) Slow, shallow respirations B) Polydipsia C) Poor skin turgor D) Decreased urine output
Referral to a psychiatric extended-care facility would be most appropriate for which of the following patients?
a. An adult with generalized anxiety disorder b. A severely depressed 70-year-old retiree c. A patient with personality disorder who frequently self-mutilates d. A severely ill person with schizophrenia who is regressed and withdrawn
A nursing instructor has just completed a lecture on how Jamieson and O'Mara (1991) established a program to help nurse managers manage a diverse staff. The instructor then asked the group to identify the steps put forth by Jamieson and O'Mara
Which comment by an individual would indicate that further teaching is needed? a. Determine which cultural groups are represented on staff. b. Understand the organization's values and goals. c. Decide how to manage conflict. d. Analyze present conditions within the organization