A nurse is caring for a client with autonomic dysreflexia. The nurse has been ordered to
monitor the client's blood pressure regularly as it is dangerously elevated. The nurse
should be aware that sudden onset of hypertension can result in what?
A) Chills and severe headache
B) Seizures and strokes
C) Respiratory distress
D) Visual disturbances
B
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What should the nurse do with an injection of 2 mL of Demerol that the patient has refused? Select all that apply
a. Independently waste the drug in a secure place. b. Record in the narcotic log that the drug was wasted. c. Chart in the patient's record the reason the medication was refused. d. Get any staff member to sign the narcotic log as witness to the drug being wasted. e. Confirm the count is correct on the narcotic log.
The nurse is teaching a client about the prototype calcium channel blocker nifedipine. During the teaching session, the nurse tells the client he will begin to feel the effects of the extended-release tablet in ______ hours
Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Which of the following refers to the four layers of large, flat abdominal muscles?
A. Linea alba B. Rectus abdominus C. Ventral abdominal wall D. None of the above
Lispro, a rapid-onset, short-acting insulin, differs from regular insulin in which way?
a. Longer duration b. Shorter duration c. Costs more to produce d. Costs less to produce