If a nurse suspects a patient has a bowel impaction, which drugs should not be administered?
A. Anti-diarrheals like Bismuth salts (Pepto Bismol)
B. Lactulose
C. Antacids like Aluminum Hydroxide
Answer:
A. Anti-diarrheals like Bismuth salts (Pepto Bismol)
C. Antacids like Aluminum Hydroxide
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A) Computed tomography of the head B) Echocardiogram C) Bone scan D) Liver biopsy
The clinic nurse listens to a mother and her four year old child as they communicate to each other to determine:
Select all answers that apply: A) The family's understanding of health B) The child's level of language development C) The family's values D) The family's culture
The client has a history of postural hypotension. Which activities would the nurse advise this client would be likely to cause postural hypotension? (Select all that apply.)
1. Hot baths 2. Heavy meals 3. Use of a rocking chair 4. Valsalva maneuvers 5. Bending down to the floor
When counting respirations, you should
A) do this without the patient being aware that you are counting respirations. B) tell the patient what you are going to do. C) count five respirations and then check your watch. D) have the patient count respirations while you take his/her pulse.