The nurse is administering a stat dose of epinephrine. Epinephrine is appropriate for which situation?
a. Severe hypertension
b. Angina
c. Cardiac arrest
d. Tachycardia
ANS: C
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1. Back massage to promote joint circulation 2. Head flexion and extension 3. Transferring the client using a Hoyer lift 4. Placing a bed cradle under the sheet
If Savannah abruptly terminates Reggie's treatment she raises concerns about:
a. insufficiency. b. managed care. c. transference. d. abandonment.
Pressure ulcers form primarily as a result of:
1. Nitrogen buildup in the underlying tissues 2. Prolonged illness or disease 3. Tissue ischemia 4. Poor nutrition
A patient who has taken fluoxetine [Prozac] for 2 weeks to treat an anxiety disorder complains of dissatisfaction with the therapy. What is the best information for the nurse to include in patient education to promote adherence to the therapeutic regimen?
A. This medication usually requires titration. B. The adverse effects can be managed well. C. Relaxation exercises can offer some relief. D. A therapeutic effect can be expected in another 2 to 4 weeks