A client is to receive amoxicillin (Amoxil, Augmentin) suspension. The nurse recognizes which complication of the medication that is due to its hyperosmolar state?
a. Vomiting
b. Severe headaches
c. Diarrhea
d. Clotting abnormalities
ANS: C
Liquid medications are usually hyperosmolar and therefore may produce diarrhea.
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a. drug ingestion. b. fluid intake. c. risk for sexual abuse. d. hormone responsiveness.
When removing clothing in an emergency, you should:
a. Tear or cut the garment along the seams b. Follow the rules for dressing and un-dressing c. Cover the person with a blanket first d. Remove garments from the strong side first
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A. Clarify the consequences if the problems are not resolved. B. Emphasize how many sessions the family may receive. C. Formulate a contract with a definite goal. D. Identify that there is no one else to help the family unless they act now. E. Point out that if the family cannot work on this problem, the nurse will be unable to continue to visit them. F. Stress the seriousness of the problems that are confronting the family.
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