The physician has ordered Phenobarbital (Liminal) 100 mg three times a day for a patient with seizures. To help you develop an appropriate care plan for this patient, what best describes the action of this drug in the body?
1. It will increase urination for 2 hours after ingestion.
2. It will cause severe thirst and dryness of the mucus membranes.
3. It has a long duration, with a sedative effect on the brain.
4. It will lower the seizure threshold.
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Barbiturates have a long duration of action and are used for their sedative effect on the brain. They also raise the seizure threshold, preventing the level of activity that produces the seizure.
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a. anhydrous c. ketosis b. dehydration d. perspiration
A client asks the nurse "What is Alcoholics Anonymous all about?" The best response for the nurse
would be a. "It is a group that learns about drinking from a group leader.". b. "It is a form of group therapy led by a psychiatrist.". c. "It is a self-help group for which the norm is sobriety.". d. "It is a group that advocates strong punishment for drunk drivers.".
Your patient is ready to be discharged from the hospital. When should your patient's discharge planning begin?
A) The day prior to discharge B) The day of estimated discharge C) The day the patient is admitted D) Once the nurse determines care needs
The nurse assesses periorbital edema and ecchymosis around both eyes of a client who is 6 hours postoperative for craniotomy. Which intervention does the nurse implement for this client?
a. Position the client with the head of the bed flat. b. Apply an ice pack to the affected area. c. Assess arterial blood pressure. d. Notify the health care provider.