What is nystatin (Mycostatin)? List its possible adverse reactions
This is an antifungal agent to counteract the yeast organism. It probably acts by binding to sterols in the fungal cell membrane, altering cell permeability and allowing leakage of intracellular components. Nystatin can cause transient nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
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After a client has self-administered a vaginal medication, the nurse should suggest the client:
a. perform perineal care b. allow the medication to remain in place at least 30 minutes before voiding c. apply a perineal pad to collect any discharge or drainage d. remain in the dorsal recumbent position for at least 10 minutes
A patient reports increased frequency in voiding and the feeling that she is not completely emptying her bladder. Your examination reveals costovertebral angle tenderness. These findings most likely indicate
a. cystitis. b. increased pressure from the developing fetus. c. urinary tract infection. d. dehydration.
A client has the following arterial blood results: pH 7.12, HCO3– 22 mEq/L, PCO2 65 mm Hg, PO2 56 mm Hg. The nurse correlates these values with which clinical situation?
a. Diabetic ketoacidosis in a person with emphysema b. Tracheal obstruction related to aspiration of a hot dog c. Anxiety-induced hyperventilation in an adolescent d. Diarrhea for 36 hours in an older, frail woman
The 82-year-old client who had a total joint replacement today has just been returned to the medical-surgical unit from the postanesthesia recovery unit
Upon initial assessment, the client does not know where he is and does not seem to remember that he has just had surgery. What is the nurse's best action? A. Document the observation as the only action. B. Hold all medications for pain or sedation. C. Reorient the client at every interaction. D. Notify the surgeon immediately.