The nurse would counsel a patient who has received the ganglionic-blocking agent trimethaphan, the side effects of which may include:
a. diarrhea.
b. sweating.
c. blurred vision.
d. urinary incontinence.
c
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Which intervention would be most useful in an 89-year-old patient suffering from Alzheimer's-type dementia?
A) Provide a safe environment. B) Provide a stimulating environment. C) Avoid the use of touch. D) Use restraints whenever necessary.
A community health nurse is working with a group of homeless individuals with severe mental illness. Which of the following would the nurse need to keep in mind about this population when planning programs?
A) They remain homeless for a shorter period of time. B) There is usually some support from family. C) They experience greater difficulties with employment. D) The majority typically require institutionalization.
The nurse has an order to perform occult blood testing on a patient's emesis. The nurse recognizes that the test is positive for occult blood when the sample turns:
a. red. b. blue. c. green. d. yellow.
The nurse is caring for a client who will be going home after a radical jaw and neck resection. The client's spouse will be the primary caregiver at home and will need to care for the client's feeding tube and tracheostomy
Which skill is the highest priority for the nurse to teach the client's spouse before discharge from the hospital? a. Monitoring the incision lines for infection or leakage of saliva b. Assessing the client for readiness to resume oral feedings c. Cleaning the tracheostomy and suctioning as needed d. Administering tube feedings and cleaning the feeding tube site