Clonidine is prescribed for a hypertensive patient. Which instruction(s) should the nurse give this patient? You may select more than one answer
a. "You may have difficulty falling asleep while taking this drug."
b. "Take frequent sips of water to relieve dryness in your mouth."
c. "Eat plenty of high-fiber foods to help reduce constipation."
d. "If you have problems tolerating the drug, you may stop taking it."
e. "Many patients taking this drug experience a temporary nipple discharge."
b, c
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A patient says, "I dreamed I was stoned. When I woke up, I felt emotionally drained, as though I hadn't rested well." Which comment would be appropriate if the nurse seeks clarification?
a. "It sounds as though you were uncomfortable with the content of your dream." b. "I understand what you're saying. Bad dreams leave me feeling tired, too." c. "So, all in all, you feel as though you had a rather poor night's sleep?" d. "Can you give me an example of what you mean by stoned?"
A patient with bipolar disorder is being treated with tricyclic medications. What should the nurse inform the patient to expect when teaching information concerning side effects?
a. Orthostatic hypotension b. Hypercholesterolemia c. Fatigue d. Blurred vision
A patient is demonstrating a sign of blood pressure stabilization accompanied by a decreased urine output. What should the nurse explain is the body's mechanism responsible for this blood pressure stabilization?
1. response to chemoreceptors in the aortic arch 2. renal conservation of sodium and water 3. change in body temperature 4. intake of dietary fat and protein
The nurse is concerned that a patient is at risk for developing cancer of the penis. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical determination?
Select all that apply. 1. phimosis 2. human papilloma virus (HPV) 3. HIV infection 4. excessive ultraviolet light exposure 5. being Jewish or Muslim