The postoperative client is receiving butorphanol tartrate (Stadol) IM for pain control. Which intervention or precaution should the nurse employ specifically for this drug?
A. Assessing bowel sounds in all four quadrants
B. Performing neurologic checks every 2 hours
C. Assessing the client for drug dependence
D. Assessing blood pressure every 2 hours
B
Butorphanol tartrate can increase intracranial pressure.
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What will the nurse tell this patient? a. "I will contact your provider to discuss changing your dosing to once daily to mi-nimize the drowsiness." b. "The drug level is low and you may need a higher dose, but taking it three times daily will reduce the drowsiness." c. "This side effect is expected and should decrease over time. You should avoid driving in the meantime." d. "Your lab work shows a higher than nor-mal level of the drug and your provider will probably lower your dose."
Most persons with diabetes are insulin dependent, or type I
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The nurse recognizes which of the following clinical manifestations as most suggesting diet intolerance in the client?
a. nausea b. headache c. salivation d. expelling flatus
The nurse is reviewing data collected during the assessment of an older female. What should the nurse identify as being a normal age-related change? Select all that apply.
A. Height decreased 0.5 inch in 2 years B. 1 cm nodule palpated in right foot C. Lateral curvature of the spine D. Decreased range of motion in right and left hips E. Complains of frequent cramping of lower extremities