When the patient receiving morphine sulfate intravenously breaks out in hives and begins to itch, the nurse should initially:
a. slow the flow rate of the morphine.
b. stop the IV drip.
c. report the condition to the charge nurse.
d. give prescribed antihistamine.
B
The drug should be stopped immediately. Reporting the condition to the charge nurse and admi-nistering prescribed antihistamine are additional interventions that may be initiated after the morphine infusion has been discontinued.
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If a situation develops on a unit and the nurse manager has a meeting to discuss the necessary outcomes, and then asks for the group to discuss possible ways to achieve the outcome, which type of leadership is this?
1. Quantum 2. Contemporary 3. Contingency 4. Behavioral
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a. Red b. Blue c. Green d. Yellow
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1. Phencyclidine (PCP). 2. Cocaine. 3. Nicotine. 4. Amphetamines. 5. Inhalants.