Which medication does the nurse plan to administer to a client before chemotherapy to decrease the incidence of nausea?
A. Morphine
B. Ondansetron (Zofran)
C. Naloxone (Narcan)
D. Diazepam (Valium)
Ans: B. Ondansetron (Zofran)
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The nurse is preparing to assess the client's dorsalis pedis pulse. Which location will the nurse palpate to assess this pulse?
A. Lateral wrist.
B. Popliteal fossa.
C. Medial side of the dorsum of the foot.
D. Behind the medial malleolus.
A 48-year-old man diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is having difficulty with swallowing. The family feels the patient has been choking and coughing excessively at mealtimes
The patient's temperature is elevated, his respiratory rate is 32 breaths/min, and he is using accessory muscles on inspiration. The nurse should make which of the following assessments? A) Range of motion B) Lung auscultation C) Neurologic assessment D) Urine output
A client who has been exercising and reducing fat in the diet has just been told that his cholesterol level has improved and he does not need to take medication. A type of stress that results in positive outcomes is known as:
a. eustress. c. anxiety. b. adaptation. d. suppression
Why is observation for 24 hours in an acute-care setting often appropriate for children?
a. Longer hospital stays are more costly. b. Children become ill quickly and recover quickly. c. Children feel less separation anxiety when hospitalized for 24 hours. d. Families experience less disruption during short hospital stays.