The nurse is to administer alvimopan (Entereg) to a patient with postoperative ileus (POI). What is the action of this drug?
a. Increases gastrointestinal (GI) motility
b. Laxative for bowel movement
c. Antibiotic to prevent infection
d. Prevents nausea and vomiting
Answer: a. Increases gastrointestinal (GI) motility
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In utilizing the collected information about the patient's condition before giving medications, what are some important factors to consider?
a. The color of the medication in pill form b. Who can administer this medication c. Other drugs that may affect the medication's route d. The reason and goal of the medications given
A patient will begin using a transdermal preparation of a muscarinic antagonist for overactive bladder (OAB). The nurse teaches the patient what to do if side effects occur. Which statement by the patient indicates the need for further teaching?
a. "I can use sugar-free gum for dry mouth." b. "I may need laxatives for constipation." c. "I should keep the site covered to prevent other people from getting the medicine." d. "I will take Benadryl for any itching caused by a local reaction to the patch."
The nurse has just received a patient who had a cystoscopy from the postanesthesia recovery unit. The nurse notices that the patient's urine is pink-tinged. The nurse's first action should be to:
1. call the physician. 2. record the assessment in the patient's record. 3. encourage the patient to drink plenty of fluids. 4. prepare the patient to return to surgery.
A nurse works in a local, free community clinic. The nurse uses an assets-based approach, in which the community group's strengths and resources are identified first. The nurse's approach facilitates which of the following?
a. Development of partnerships c. Ultimate power of the community agency b. Ultimate power of the nurse d. Development of a contract