A client who is known to make excessive use of laxatives shows signs of bradycardia and is prescribed hemodialysis. Which of the following is a major goal of managing this client?
A) Flush out excess magnesium. C) Provide mechanical ventilation.
B) Prevent magnesium sulfate reactions. D) Stop all laxatives.
A
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After a patient undergoes surgery, the nurse notes that the analgesics prescribed are not relieving the patient's pain. A review of the patient's medical records reveals a history of alcohol abuse. What inferences can the nurse make?
1. The patient is likely cross-tolerant to the prescribed analgesic. 2. The patient has an unreported addiction to the pain medication being prescribed. 3. The patient has a history of using this medication at home. 4. The patient has a dual diagnosis relating to alcohol and drug addiction.
The nurse is caring for a patient who has just returned after having left carotid artery angioplasty and stenting. Which assessment information is of most concern to the nurse?
a. The pulse rate is 102 beats/min. b. The patient has difficulty speaking. c. The blood pressure is 144/86 mm Hg. d. There are fine crackles at the lung bases.
A client being discharged with a prescription for penicillin also takes probenecid. The nurse explains that probenecid:
1. prevents diarrhea often associated with penicillin. 2. will prevent an allergic response. 3. is a secondary antibiotic. 4. will allow the penicillin to stay in the body longer.
It is important to code all the conditions or problems that are being managed during an encounter to support what
What will be an ideal response?